Managing Editor

Fox•Lake Mary, FL

About The Position

Fox TV Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S., including stations in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas (DMAs). With duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest, our stations leverage viewer, distributor, and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content. Our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.

Requirements

5+ years of broadcast, CTV, or digital news production experience, with proven success launching original content formats and leading daily newsroom operations.
Exceptional editorial judgment, critical thinking, narrative storytelling, and advanced news writing/editing skills.
Proven track record in team management, performance monitoring, staff development, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Deep proficiency in CTV architecture, streaming workflows, live-streaming tech, and interactive viewer engagement tools.
Strong ability to analyze digital metrics, retention data, and performance analytics to optimize content decisions.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university required in Broadcast Communications or similar

Nice To Haves

Positive Attitude
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Excellence Organizational Skills
Initiative
Proven Teamwork/Leadership
Job Skills
Integrity

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day newsroom operations, maintaining seamless integration between linear news broadcasts and CTV content.
Oversee newsroom content providing thorough editing and proofreading to ensure accuracy, clarity, and journalistic standards.
Direct content strategy, develop editorial calendars, generate story ideas, and manage the assignment desk.
Conceptualize, produce, and launch original CTV and streaming formats tailored for digital audiences.
Continuously refine and scale successful streaming shows with the explicit goal of transitioning them into linear broadcast content.
Experiment with non-traditional narrative formats, interactive features, and flexible pacing suited for digital consumption.
Supervise, train, and manage the performance of producers.
Handle scheduling duties for producers and other assigned newsroom personnel.
Set and enforce strict production deadlines to guarantee timely content delivery across all platforms.
Evaluate streaming analytics, retention rates, and engagement metrics to drive iterative editorial adjustments and track performance goals.
Research and implement emerging streaming technologies, live-streaming software, and interactive features to maximize viewer engagement.
Bridge the gap between digital-first teams and traditional newsroom operations to modernize production workflows.
Partner closely with Creative Services, Engineering, and Digital teams to align content strategy with overall station objectives.
Monitor overall content quality and drive cross-platform integration across newsroom departments.
Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings.
Other duties as assigned