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Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with KTBC FOX 7. 

The following represents brief/broad descriptions. It is not intended, nor should it be construed, to represent a comprehensive and/or exhaustive description of all duties/responsibilities and requisite skills of each position.

If applicable for the position, provide a demo reel link in the cover letter/resume. 

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NEWS PRODUCER

FOX 7 Austin is looking for an overnight producer for our Morning Show. Shift is 11:00 PM–8:00 AM.

Position oversees the overnight development, preparation, and production of content for early-morning newscasts. This position plays a critical role in shaping the day’s first newscast by identifying breaking news, developing enterprise and follow-up stories, and preparing content that informs and engages viewers starting their day. The Producer must be creative, energetic, with strong writing skills, well informed, well read and be willing to take chances and try new things.

This role requires creativity, urgency, and decisiveness, with a focus on delivering compelling, accurate, and timely news content under tight deadlines. The Producer works collaboratively with newsroom staff to ensure the strongest possible start to the broadcast day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contribute to editorial decision-making for overnight and early-morning newscasts, including breaking news, developing stories, and follow-ups from the previous day
  • Develop, pitch, and execute story ideas with a focus on morning-show relevance and viewer needs
  • Monitor local, national, and overnight news sources to identify breaking or developing stories
  • Write and manage content for early-morning newscasts, news updates, and special coverage
  • Prepare show rundowns, scripts, teases, and transitions with strong pacing and clarity
  • Coordinate with assignment desk, reporters, and photographers to deploy overnight and early-morning coverage as needed
  • Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and regulatory standards related to news content
  • Create and approve scripts for broadcast, digital, and social platforms
  • Build graphics and supers to support on-air storytelling
  • Provide content for web and social media platforms during overnight and early-morning hours
  • Assist in planning and producing live and/or taped coverage, including breaking news situations that occur overnight
  • Meet all overnight and early-morning deadlines while maintaining accuracy and editorial standards
  • Participate in editorial meetings and provide a clear handoff to incoming daytime producers and managers
  • Communicate with colleagues at other Fox O&O stations regarding overnight and morning content sharing
  • Operate iNews, BitCentral, and other newsroom systems and equipment
  • Maintain regular attendance and reliability during overnight hours
  • Comply with all FTS computer requirements and station policies, including security, ethics, and equipment responsibility

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrate strong writing and storytelling skills with a keen eye for accuracy and detail
  • Exhibit excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Work independently while maintaining strong communication with the larger newsroom team
  • Attend and participate in scheduled meetings as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION:

  • No direct supervisory responsibilities

JOB-RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Exceptional writing and editorial judgment
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly during breaking news
  • High level of initiative and self-motivation
  • Positive attitude and adaptability during overnight hours
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
  • Integrity and commitment to journalistic standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university required
Experience: Minimum of three years equivalent experience preferred

APPLY HERE: PRODUCER

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

FOX 7 Austin has an opening for a Full-Time Production Technician to join our news team. This role is essential to the technical execution of our live news products, requiring a mix of control room expertise and hands-on studio maintenance. The successful candidate will be a high-energy individual capable of navigating the fast-paced environment of a top-tier news station.

Key Responsibilities

  • Automation & Switching: Execute live news broadcasts by switching and coding via the Ross Overdrive Automation System.
  • Technical Operations: Operate Chyron graphics software, manage robotic camera systems, and handle live audio mixing.
  • Live Coverage: Facilitate tune-in for microwave live shots and manage technical needs for both livestream and pre-recorded programming.
  • Studio Maintenance: Handle physical studio needs including lighting adjustments and flooring for live newscasts.
  • Flexibility: Cover vacation and sick leave shifts as assigned to ensure continuous broadcast operations.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Previous experience in a live control room environment as a Director or Technical Director.
  • Technical Skills: Experience mixing sound for live news and a deep understanding of broadcast automation.
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Attributes: Ability to handle multiple tasks under high pressure while maintaining a collaborative, team-first approach to all assignments.

Physical Requirements

  • Lifting & Moving: Must be able to lift, carry, and move equipment or studio flooring materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Technical Mobility: Ability to climb ladders and reach overhead to adjust studio lighting and equipment.
  • Extended Shifts: Ability to remain stationary (sitting or standing) for the duration of a live broadcast, often 2 to 4 hours at a time.
  • Sensory Acuity: Must have excellent hearing for audio mixing and clear vision for monitoring multiple video feeds and color-coding.
  • Availability: Must be able to work flexible hours; early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays are required based on the news cycle.

APPLY HERE: PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
 

FLEX ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

KTBC FOX7 the FOX O&O in Austin, TX is looking for a Digital/Streaming TV Account Executive.  The ideal candidate is experienced in new business development and is ready to make an immediate impact on our rapidly growing digital business. If you are an individual with a sales hunter mentality and the ability to consult with clients and understand how your products can serve as the solution to help them meet their objectives – this is the job for you.  We are looking for a professional that enjoys marketing, has a passion for people, and thrives in a high-volume B2B activity environment -- a motivated, results-oriented, self-starter with a competitive spirit and desire to win!

Position Responsibilities Overview:

  • The Account Executive will play a crucial role in generating, retaining, and expanding digital revenue. This position requires a proactive individual who can effectively engage new advertisers and maintain solid client relationships that will be key in having a robust sales pipeline of qualified advertisers for the Fox Local Extension (FLX) OTT /CTV platform and Fox Local News platforms
  • Source new sales opportunities through a combination of identifying and researching potential categories, accounts and new business
  • Maintain a consistent presence out in the field building relationships and presenting, live or via Zoom, the benefits of the FLX OTT/CTV platform and Fox Local News Platforms
  • Become a product expert to participate in brainstorming, team meetings, client meetings, researching and assisting in proposal development and campaign reporting
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment and utilize the company’s resources
  • Work with Sales Managers and the Regional Digital Sales Manager to develop and maintain custom presentations that further highlight the benefits and utility of FLX
  • Maintain expert knowledge of competitive OTT platforms and a clear understanding of the characteristics that give FLX a competitive advantage
  • Steward client campaigns by analyzing reports to develop impactful post-campaign recaps and provide recommendations to further optimize client campaigns
  • Work closely with Sales Managers and the Regional Digital Sales Manager on creating impactful campaigns that help our clients achieve their marketing objectives
  • Other duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate

Essential Skills:

  • To be successful in this position, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and effective time management skills are a must along with knowledge of basic digital media technology and excellent presentation skills.  Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. 
  • This position has a base salary of $52,000-$60,000 along with potential for additional sales commissions for a total compensation up to and beyond $100,000.
  • Other qualifications: proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Wide Orbit a plus. Knowledge of the local TV marketplace and how it is adapting to new OTT channels, successful experience in the digital media industry; Digital Video Advertising and/or Digital Agency/Digital Publisher experience preferred.  Four-year College degree is preferred. 

APPLY HERE: FLX ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

NEWSCAST DIRECTOR

The Newscast Director will lead the planning and production sides of newscasts, prepare studios for live broadcasts, maintain audio equipment, and envision creative ways to use studios and control rooms.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties:

  • Collaborate effectively and professionally with on-air staff, off-air staff, production and technical crews, and management to deliver clean and engaging newscasts.
  • Work with management and on-air staff to write stories and develop content.
  • Lead implementation of new concepts and ideas for newscasts.
  • Establish quality control and consistent look from the various technical operational positions.
  • Manage post-show review, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving.
  • Demonstrate responsibility for all equipment issued by FOX.
  • Comply with all FOX Corporate computer requirements.
  • Comply with all FOX Corporate and station policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Deep understanding of innovative production concepts that engage viewers.
  • Ability to lead, thrive under pressure, and succeed while creatively delivering fast-paced news shows.
  • Ability to direct during unscripted moments like breaking news and other live events.
  • Ability to write and produce news segments.
  • Ability to shoot and edit video.
  • Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to work under daily pressure and successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • This is a full-time, regular shift, but the news business is a 24/7 world and schedules can occasionally change due to vacation relief, breaking news, or other staffing requirements.

Education and Experience:

  • Two (2) years of experience directing live daily newscasts on an automation system.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Radio/TV, or related discipline preferred.
  • Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to use tools, manipulate small parts, and make minute adjustments to controls requiring fine finger movements.
  • Must be able to affix a wireless microphone to staff and interviewees

NEWSCAST DIRECTOR APPLY HERE

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

KTBC Fox 7, a Fox-owned and operated TV station in downtown Austin, TX, is seeking a full-time customer service-focused and team-oriented Maintenance Engineer. 

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining video, audio, and other television broadcast and non-broadcast equipment, including data networks including SMPTE ST 2110 standards, production control switchers, audio mixers, automation systems, routing switchers, server-based record and play-out systems, non-linear editors, encoders, decoders and multiplexers, newsroom computer systems, media streaming systems, and RF transmission equipment. 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Provide paramount customer service and collaboration with other departments.
  • Collaborate with an astute engineering team to design, install, test, and document new systems and equipment as assigned.
  • Manage and maintain data networks while conforming to our Information Security Team's strict policies.
  • Perform minor repairs and maintenance to all systems supporting broadcast operations for live and production events.
  • Accurately troubleshoot and repair technical faults quickly to minimize loss of service. • Perform software and hardware updates, tests, and installation as required.
  • Provide technical assistance and training to the technical operating staff on day-to-day operations and workflows.
  • Practice, teach, and encourage best engineering standards and practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements: 

  • Applicant must have the ability to solve complex problems and the capacity to concentrate for long periods.
  • Must have a solid working knowledge of broadcast and network systems. Experience in RF and fiber optic workflows is desirable.
  • Applicant must be able to work in a proactive, not a reactive, environment.
  • Candidate must be able to work in a team collaborative environment and be a self-starter without direct supervision.
  • Must be flexible with changes in workflows, a clear communicator, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
  • Applicants with prior experience in television, radio broadcast engineering, or similar technical disciplines are preferred.
  • An associate degree with an emphasis in Engineering/ IT is preferred, or at least four years of equivalent industry experience is needed.
  • Applicant must be able to climb ladders up to 20 feet, lift 40 pounds, and work in tight spaces. • Must be able to work flexible hours.
  • Must be able to work fully onsite, either at the station's Studio or Transmitter.
  • A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required to drive company vehicles.
  • Must pass a background check.

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER APPLY HERE

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