Executive Producer

Fox Corporation•Austin, TX

5d•$62,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

At FOX 7 Austin, we are re-imagining how local news is gathered and delivered. As a STREAMING FIRST news organization, we are looking for a visionary Morning News Executive Producer to lead our evolution in one of the most dynamic markets in the country. We aren't looking for a traditional newsroom manager. We want an innovative thinker and a "doer" who possesses the drive to make big ideas happen. If you love to challenge conventional television ideas and have a passion for the future of media, you’ll find a home here. As our Morning EP, you will own the editorial direction and relentless execution of local news from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM on our linear broadcast channel. However, your impact goes far beyond TV newscasts. You will also: Prioritize Digital Platforms: Lead content creation and distribution strategy each morning across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, ensuring consistent execution by reporters, anchors and digital team members. Seamless Integration: Ensure a smooth handoff to our streaming team at 10:00 AM before shifting focus to long-term planning. Own the Big Moments: Lead the team in owning breaking news, impactful weather, and big local events like SXSW, ACL Music Fest, and FIFA World Cup 2026. Build Connection: Ensure the team and news product remains deeply connected to Austin’s local businesses, non-profits, and community events. You are a motivator and a connector who thrives on guiding a talented, diverse team toward a common goal.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of newsroom management experience.
An additional 5 years as a producer.
Exceptional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse personalities and workgroups, creating an environment where employees feel comfortable to challenge the status quo and experiment.
Mentorship: Outstanding communicator committed to coaching and mentoring your team, giving them the space to grow their careers.
Innovation Champion: Lead newsroom discussions on innovation, including the strategic and ethical use of artificial intelligence.
Strategic Collaboration: Effectively "manage-up" to the VP of Content Creation & Distribution, ensuring strategic initiatives are met with urgency and clarity.
Expected to be on-site and ready to lead during emergencies, including weekends, late nights, or early mornings.

Responsibilities

Own the editorial direction and relentless execution of local news from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM on our linear broadcast channel.
Lead content creation and distribution strategy each morning across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, ensuring consistent execution by reporters, anchors and digital team members.
Ensure a smooth handoff to our streaming team at 10:00 AM before shifting focus to long-term planning.
Lead the team in owning breaking news, impactful weather, and big local events like SXSW, ACL Music Fest, and FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ensure the team and news product remains deeply connected to Austin’s local businesses, non-profits, and community events.
Guide a talented, diverse team toward a common goal.