Vp, Content Creation & Distribution

Overview Of The Company

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

We are reimagining what yesterday’s News Director was and what tomorrow’s News Director needs to be!

Vision. Community. Passion. Empathy. Motivation.

FOX 26 KRIV/KTXH My 20, the Fox O&O in Houston, TX has an incredible media content leadership opportunity in the most dynamic and exciting television market in the country.

• Do you thrive in a hyper competitive environment?
• Are you intimately knowledgeable about “the audience”?
• Can you lead our group to execute compelling and unique content that has the potential to drive viewer engagement every day?
• Do you have a keen understanding of how to successfully use all forms of social media to keep our brand top of mind and relevant to the audience?
• Do you prefer reimagineering or status quo?
• Are you a “disruptor?”
• Do you recognize content opportunities that resonate with the audience?
• Are you a change agent?

If the answer to these questions is an emphatic YES, we are looking for YOU! Someone who is a competitive leader with a vision for excellence and a proven track record of identifying, nurturing and growing audience. It’s about inspiring people to do their best every single day. It’s about LOVING the media business! The VP, Content Creation & Distribution is responsible for oversight of the station's news and media content creation and for developing the vision and strategies across multiple platforms that maximize A2564 impressions and engagement across linear, OTT, social media and the web. Lead, manage and motivate staff and establish on-going objectives for content coverage while maintaining standards for journalistic integrity. Responsibilities also include overall management of the department including, budgets, expenses, capital, strategic planning, impression analysis, talent search, website, mobile apps, social media, new technology etc. The VP, Content Creation & Distribution works closely with the SVP, General Manager in developing strategies and overachieving goals. This person will also develop a professional working relationship with other station department heads, staff and corporate level executives.

Qualifications

• Outstanding clarity of communication.
• Accountability
• Incentivize innovation and risk-taking.
• Motivate behavior changes.

Top 30 market experience preferred. College degree required. Position requires an innovative thinker who understands media consumption on all platforms. This person must be a hands-on leader and must possess great judgment, integrity, outstanding planning, organization, team building skills, and a passion for good content. Strong written and presentation skills, knowledge of and understanding of research, impressions and promotion are essential. Maintain professional guidelines and standards of content broadcasts and staff. Must have a superior understanding of libel laws as they apply to broadcast content, as well as an understanding of the professional journalist's rights and responsibilities. Be ready to handle all inquiries and correspondence from the public regarding broadcast content matters.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.