News Production Director
- Pay
- $36 – $39 per hour
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Overview of the Company
Fox TV Stations
FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.
About the role
KDFW FOX 4-the ratings leader in the #4 media market in the nation-is moving into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. To maintain seamless live newscast operations at our current facility while permanent staff train on systems at the new site, we are seeking experienced, temporary candidates to fill News Production Director, Master Control Technician, Production Technician, and Production Automation Technician roles for an 8-week assignment. If you bring proven experience in a fast-paced, high-volume newscast environment, join our team during this operational transition.
News Production Director (Temporary 8-Week Assignment)
The Responsibilities
- Live Newscast Directing: Call and execute daily live newscasts, breaking news, and special programming with absolute precision in a fast-paced environment.
- Control Room Operations: Utilize studio automation, video playback, graphics platforms, and NRCS software to execute smooth, clean broadcasts.
- Rundown Management: Adapt instantly to live timing adjustments, unscripted breaking news, and dynamic rundown changes while maintaining timing accuracy.
- Crew Collaboration: Communicate clearly and decisively with producers, control room staff, studio crew, and on-air talent during live broadcasts.
- Operational Quality: Ensure error-free execution of graphic elements, camera moves, and audio switches under live-air pressure.
Key Requirements
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Radio-Television-Film (RTF), Communications, or equivalent professional experience.
- Directing Background: 3+ years of experience calling daily live newscasts in a mid-to-large market.
- Technical Systems: Hands-on experience with control room automation systems (Sony ELC experience preferred) and Newsroom Computer Systems (iNews/ENPS).
- Control Room Demeanor: Decisive, clear communicator who maintains composure and focus under live breaking news conditions.
- Availability: Must be flexible to work variable shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
Work Schedule & Assignment Length
- Duration: 8 weeks (Temporary, Full-time Backfill)
- Shifts: Variable (Includes nights, weekends, and holidays)
Additional information
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 $36.06-38.50 per hour.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Fox's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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