Streaming Line Producer

Fox•Bethesda, WI

About The Position

FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is seeking a creative and decisive Streaming Line Producer to lead live coverage across linear television and digital streaming platforms. Reporting to the Executive Producer, the role shapes rundowns as stories develop, makes real-time editorial decisions, and contributes to the station’s local streaming news. The producer uses video, sound, graphics, live elements, social platforms, and audience insights to deliver immediate, useful, and engaging coverage. The role leads live editorial execution for structured newscasts and continuous coverage, develops streaming-first and multiplatform content, and distributes video and live content across station digital products and social platforms. The producer collaborates across the newsroom and uses newsroom technology, production tools, and audience analytics to support accurate, high-quality journalism. This position supports the morning show and requires overnight hours. FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is a 24/7 news operation, and the role requires flexibility for varied hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, breaking news, and special events. Extended shifts may be required during severe weather, major news events, or emergencies. The stated annual pay range is $94,000 to $96,077, with the final offer dependent on education, skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

Two to four years as a news producer, line producer, or in a similar role in a medium-to-large broadcast newsroom.
Strong news judgment and AP-style writing.
Demonstrated control-room leadership and ability to manage breaking news, multiple live elements, and intense deadlines.
Working knowledge of broadcast law, FCC regulations, journalistic standards, and editorial best practices.
Strong understanding of multiplatform storytelling, social media strategy, digital video distribution, and audience engagement.
Experience with linear rundown software, live streaming production tools, control room automation, digital video editing and publishing workflows, and audience analytics.
Ability to learn evolving systems quickly.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Clear professional communication, strong collaboration, sound decision-making, and composure to lead in fast-moving live-news situations.
Flexibility to work overnight hours and varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, breaking news, and special events.

Nice To Haves

Live streaming or digital-first news production experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Write, stack, time, and line produce structured newscasts and continuous coverage for linear and streaming platforms.
Adjust rundowns as news develops, guide breaking-news coverage from the control room, manage multiple live elements, and direct anchors, reporters, field crews, and production teams.
Develop live streams, explainers, interviews, and presentation elements for digital audiences and the station’s broader content strategy.
Write broadcast and digital copy; log, clip, and edit video; coordinate graphics; produce interviews and digital video packages; and repurpose content before, during, and after live broadcasts.
Optimize and distribute video and live content across station digital products and YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, tailoring presentation to each platform and its audience.
Monitor real-time metrics, social feeds, and regional news trends to inform live coverage, story placement, follow-up content, and streaming priorities.
Partner with anchors, reporters, writers, digital producers, video editors, assignment teams, and production staff to deliver cohesive, accurate, high-quality journalism across platforms.
Use iNews, live streaming tools, control room automation, digital video editing and publishing tools, audience analytics platforms, Outlook, and Workday, adapting as station technology evolves.
Support the morning show and work varied hours, including overnight hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, breaking news, and special events; work extended shifts during severe weather, major news events, or emergencies when required.