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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX Television Stations is growing its streaming operation, and the Florida region is a critical part of that growth. This role sits at the center of that effort — serving as the streaming authority for FOX Tampa (WTVT) and FOX Orlando (WOFL), responsible for building and evolving a high-performing local streaming operation across both markets.
Reporting to the News Director(s) at WTVT & WOFL, this position works in close partnership with FTS Streaming and weather leadership to align regional execution with broader FTS strategy and the Executive Producers of both FL stations. As the streaming team grows and the business evolves, so will this role — expanding in scope, team size, and responsibility. The right candidate is someone who is ready to grow with it.
This is a role for a streaming-first leader who understands where the industry is heading, knows how to bring a newsroom along on that journey, and has the editorial instincts, technical fluency, and analytical rigor to drive measurable growth across the full streaming universe — CTV, FAST channels, and social video.
A Snapshot of Your Responsibilities - Editorial & Content Leadership
- Lead with a streaming-first mindset across both newsrooms, driving editorial vision, cultural adoption, and a commitment to continuous content improvement.
- Make fast, sound editorial decisions in breaking news environments, balancing urgency with accuracy.
- Manage and evolve streaming programming schedules across Tampa and Orlando, working toward expanded hours and a long-term 24/7 weather and streaming operation at both stations.
- Elevate content quality at every level — from live breaking news to long-form storytelling — with an eye toward what works for a streaming-native audience.
- Operate fluidly across digital and streaming, shaping content intentionally for each format and platform.
Team Development & Newsroom Adoption
- Motivate, coach, and develop a team of streaming journalists and producers in Tampa, and support alignment with the Orlando & Tampa Executive Producers of Streaming.
- Serve as the leading voice in both newsrooms for streaming adoption — building buy-in, growing participation, and helping teams evolve their workflows and mindset to support expanded streaming output.
- Partner with the station and FTS Executive Director of Streaming to identify opportunities to grow the team and the operation over time.
Analytics & Performance Reporting
- Own streaming performance data and reporting for the FL region across all platforms — including FOX Local CTV, FAST channels, YouTube, social video, and weather.
- Produce regular growth reports for both stations, surfacing trends, opportunities, and areas that need attention.
- Use real-time and historical data to inform editorial decisions, optimize audience engagement, and support the case for expanded resources and investment in the region.
- Provide regular performance and strategy updates to FTS Streaming leadership to ensure regional activity is visible and aligned with company goals.
Technology & Distribution
- Master and expand the use of TriCaster and all streaming production technology across both markets.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the full streaming distribution landscape — CTV, FAST channels, and social video — and ensure both stations are operating effectively across all surfaces.
- Prioritize the CTV viewer experience: ensure content is surfaced intentionally, programming decisions are made with audience growth in mind, and both stations are actively working to drive viewers toward longer-form, high-value content.
- Stay attuned to how platforms, discovery mechanisms, and viewer habits are shifting, and bring that awareness into day-to-day and long-term planning.
Strategy & Industry Awareness
- Serve as the regional expert on streaming industry trends — platform evolution, audience behavior, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities.
- Develop and execute short- and long-term streaming growth strategies for the FL region, aligned with FTS goals and built to adapt as the industry and business change.
- Collaborate across FOX and with external content partners, contributors, and creators to expand live coverage opportunities.
What You Will Need
- 5+ years in a digital or broadcast news leadership role; live streaming or CTV experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the full streaming landscape: CTV, FAST channels, OTT platforms, social video, and mobile apps.
- Proven ability to lead teams through high-stakes breaking news and live events.
- Strong analytical skills with experience building and presenting performance reports across multiple streaming platforms and distribution surfaces.
- Deep understanding of CTV user experience and content distribution strategy, with a viewer-first approach to programming and platform decisions.
- Proficiency with streaming production technology; TriCaster experience strongly preferred.
- A streaming-first editorial mindset with the ability to work fluidly across digital, and streaming formats.
- Current knowledge of streaming industry trends, audience behavior shifts, and platform evolutions.
- Excellent editorial judgment and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to drive newsroom culture change and build enthusiasm for streaming at all levels.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, weekends, and holidays as news demands.
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 $100,000.00-125,000.00 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.
