Senior Manager, Group Content Team (R50028592)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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. JOB DESCRIPTION

We're hiring a Sr. Digital Content Manager to oversee our Group Content Team (GCT), which creates unique, high-quality digital and social content for FTS owned-and-operated stations around the country. In this role, you will guide all editorial decisions, execute team strategy and partner with digital leaders at all our stations to help support their success. This position is based in our Orlando, Florida newsroom.

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Reporting to the Executive Director, Digital Content, the Sr. Digital Content Manager will lead and inspire a team of digital content creators producing compelling, user-focused content for our stations' digital platforms. We tell stories that truly matter to users around the country- and we do it better than anyone else can.

Does this sound like you?

You're smart, driven, quick-thinking, resourceful, full of energy and have a deep passion for what you do. You've got goals. You're (extremely) competitive and want to win. All the time. You know how to tell a story across every digital and social platform-even the ones that haven't been invented yet. You're a proven, compassionate leader who motivates others to make a real difference. Your journalistic standards are high, and so is the bar you set for your team. You're obsessed with quality and serving the audience in the best possible way. You pivot quickly and keep your cool when things get tough. You can coordinate with different contributors across multiple time zones, but there's nothing you love more supporting your team-and you celebrate their wins in victorious fashion. The powerhouse leader we're looking for is a self-proclaimed news junkie, knows digital platforms inside and out, and has a track record of taking teams to new heights. If that's you, we can't wait to meet you!

Responsibilities

Oversee team that creates news and event-based content impacting users in all markets, including text stories, photos/graphics, connected TV/live streaming content, breaking news, mobile alerts, and social media elements. Prioritize resources to cover mix of important national, international, breaking, and viral stories, including original ideas. Guide editorial decisions and collaborate with Executive Director, Digital Content to set and execute team strategy, in line with group needs. Ensure content exceeds group quality standards. Partner with digital leaders at stations across the country as well as other internal FOX partners, anticipating the needs of the stations and their audiences. Monitor real-time analytics to make data-driven decisions. Set clear measurable goals, keeping leadership informed of progress and opportunities. Innovate workflow and content as platforms and priorities change. Ensure clear group communication. Develop talent, manage schedules and handle administrative duties. Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

Requirements

5+ years' experience developing and publishing unique content, including news, for digital and social platforms preferred. 3+ years' experience managing staff of 5+ employees preferred. BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing. Demonstrated ability to create and evolve compelling news content on digital platforms, including during breaking news situations. Experience successfully leading remote teams a plus. Superior news judgment. Impeccable writing copy-editing and SEO skills. Overwhelming attention to detail. Outstanding leadership, communication and presentation skills. Relentless passion and drive to win. Proficient in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, content discovery, and digital analytics tools. Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

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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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $100,000.00-110,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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