Managing Editor, Newsgathering & Operations
Company websitefox.com (FOX, opens in new tab)
Base salary $125K to $150K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chicago, IL
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- LocationChicago, IL
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this job
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV StationsFOX 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
The Managing Editor, Newsgathering & Operations is a senior newsroom leader responsible for logistics, resource allocation, field deployment, assignment desk management, and long-term coverage planning. Reporting directly to the VP, News Content and Programming, this role focuses on where newsroom assets are deployed and how coverage is logistically executed. Coordinate photojournalist assignments and coverage priorities. Oversee assignment editors, field producers, and live technology to ensure the newsroom is positioned to beat competitors on breaking news and execute complex field assignments safely and efficiently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assignment Desk Leadership: Directly supervise the assignment desk team, overseeing the daily dispatch of reporters, photojournalists, field producers, and live transmission assets.
- Logistics & Field Deployment: Manage live field infrastructure, including live trucks, satellite/microwave assets, bonded cellular gear (e.g., LiveU/Dejero), and crew scheduling.
- Forward Planning & Enterprise Tracking: Maintain the master newsroom planning calendar, organizing logistics for upcoming trials, elections, planned public events, investigations, and enterprise follow-ups.
- Breaking News Mobilization: Lead immediate operational deployment during unscheduled major breaking news, severe weather events, and field emergencies, reallocating crews and live resources rapidly.
- Resource Optimization & Budgeting: Oversee staff shift scheduling, field overtime, travel logistics, gear distribution, and vendor management to maintain operational efficiency.
- Technical & Fleet Operations: Partner with engineering, IT, and operations departments to maintain newsroom field equipment, fleet vehicles, transmission paths, and assignment software systems.
- Safety & Labor Compliance: Enforce field safety protocols, risk management standards, union contract rules, and legal requirements for field crews.
- Cross-Role Collaboration: Partner continuously with the Managing Editor, Linear & Streaming to align logistics, field feeds, and live assets with linear and digital show requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Operations, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in newsroom operations, assignment desk management, or field logistics leadership in a broadcast media environment.
- Deep experience directing assignment desks, dispatching field crews, and managing live field technology under strict deadline pressure.
- Thorough operational knowledge of newsroom planning systems, electronic newsgathering (ENG), satellite/cellular transmission systems, and scheduling software.
- Strong crisis management, project management, and resource optimization capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as an Assignment Manager, Field Operations Director, Planning Editor, or Newsroom Logistics Lead in a top-30 market.
- Deep knowledge of local government structures, public safety protocols, court systems, and regional geography.
- Experience navigating union bargaining agreements and field safety guidelines.
- Spanish-language proficiency.
Core Competencies
- Field Logistics & Crew Dispatch
- Assignment Desk Supervision
- Forward Coverage Planning
- Crisis Mobilization & Rapid Response
- Resource Allocation & Fleet Management
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 $125,000.00-150,000.00 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.View more detail about FOX Benefits.
Source: FOX on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($125,000) is above 33% of the 600 Communications & Media roles nationwide listed on this site; 18 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $136,150; the middle half runs from $120,000 to $168,350.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingManaging Editor, Newsgathering & Operations$125K to $150K
Director, Insights & Analytics$128K to $160K
Manager, Corporate Audit$128K to $168K
Senior Payroll Manager$128K to $164K
Director, Human Resources (Finance and Direct to Consumer Business)$128K to $170K
Director, Human Resources (FOX Entertainment)$128K to $165K
Director Engineering$120K to $135K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Managing Editor, Newsgathering & Operations (this listing) | $125K - $150K |
| Director, Insights & Analytics | $128K - $160K |
| Manager, Corporate Audit | $128K - $168K |
| Senior Payroll Manager | $128K - $164K |
| Director, Human Resources (Finance and Direct to Consumer Business) | $128K - $170K |
| Director, Human Resources (FOX Entertainment) | $128K - $165K |
| Director Engineering | $120K - $135K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-16
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Chicago, Illinois, USA
te and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $125,000.00-150,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits,
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