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Newscast Director roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which permanently establishes your work authorization rather than renewing it every few years. Broadcast networks, local television stations, and streaming news operations have a documented record of sponsoring senior production professionals for permanent residency.
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Fox 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
FOX 29 is not your traditional news station. We are a team of creatives who love to “Go There”—challenging the status quo with a non-traditional format, vibrant energy, and a commitment to authentic storytelling. If you are a visionary director who thrives under pressure and wants to actively shape the future of local television, we want you in our control room.
The Role
We are seeking a creative, experienced Newscast Director to lead the production and execution of all on-air newscasts, original programming, and all other on-air productions. This isn’t a job where you just push buttons; you will be a key collaborative voice, working closely with producers and on-air talent to bring the vision of our broadcasts to life.
What You’ll Do
- Direct & Technical Direct: Lead live, fast-paced newscasts and original programming using cutting-edge production automation technology.
- Collaborate & Innovate: Actively contribute creative ideas and partner with producers and talent to elevate the visual storytelling and pacing of our non-traditional format.
- Graphics Coordination: Coordinate and create selected on-air graphics to enhance production value.
- Lead the Crew: Effectively communicate with the control room crew and studio personnel to ensure seamless, high-quality broadcasts.
- Stay Agile: Stay calm and focused under intense deadline pressure, making split-second decisions while maintaining a sharp attention to detail.
- Other Duties: Adapt and assist with other production duties as assigned to support the station's goals.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years of control room experience is required.
- Ideal candidate: 2+ years of directing experience in a top 20 market, or 3+ years in smaller markets.
- Technical Savvy: Ability to direct—or quickly learn to direct—using production automation. Knowledge of Sony ELC, Chyron, and Tricaster experience is a major plus.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate creative visions clearly to producers and talent.
- Flexibility: Must have a flexible schedule with the availability to support various shifts and operational coverage as required by a 24/7 news environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- A professional who is sensitive to deadlines, possesses a meticulous eye for detail, and is excited to work outside the traditional news mold.
Why Join FOX 29?
If you are tired of cookie-cutter news and want the freedom to innovate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your sandbox.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to fox29hr@fox.com or call (215) 982-5215 or visit our readily accessible station located at 330 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.
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 $34.30 per hour. 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.
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox 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
FOX 29 is not your traditional news station. We are a team of creatives who love to “Go There”—challenging the status quo with a non-traditional format, vibrant energy, and a commitment to authentic storytelling. If you are a visionary director who thrives under pressure and wants to actively shape the future of local television, we want you in our control room.
The Role
We are seeking a creative, experienced Newscast Director to lead the production and execution of all on-air newscasts, original programming, and all other on-air productions. This isn’t a job where you just push buttons; you will be a key collaborative voice, working closely with producers and on-air talent to bring the vision of our broadcasts to life.
What You’ll Do
- Direct & Technical Direct: Lead live, fast-paced newscasts and original programming using cutting-edge production automation technology.
- Collaborate & Innovate: Actively contribute creative ideas and partner with producers and talent to elevate the visual storytelling and pacing of our non-traditional format.
- Graphics Coordination: Coordinate and create selected on-air graphics to enhance production value.
- Lead the Crew: Effectively communicate with the control room crew and studio personnel to ensure seamless, high-quality broadcasts.
- Stay Agile: Stay calm and focused under intense deadline pressure, making split-second decisions while maintaining a sharp attention to detail.
- Other Duties: Adapt and assist with other production duties as assigned to support the station's goals.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years of control room experience is required.
- Ideal candidate: 2+ years of directing experience in a top 20 market, or 3+ years in smaller markets.
- Technical Savvy: Ability to direct—or quickly learn to direct—using production automation. Knowledge of Sony ELC, Chyron, and Tricaster experience is a major plus.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate creative visions clearly to producers and talent.
- Flexibility: Must have a flexible schedule with the availability to support various shifts and operational coverage as required by a 24/7 news environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- A professional who is sensitive to deadlines, possesses a meticulous eye for detail, and is excited to work outside the traditional news mold.
Why Join FOX 29?
If you are tired of cookie-cutter news and want the freedom to innovate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your sandbox.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to fox29hr@fox.com or call (215) 982-5215 or visit our readily accessible station located at 330 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.
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 $34.30 per hour. 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Newscast Director
Document your broadcast credentials before applying
Compile director credits, union affiliations, and any awards that establish your professional standing. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the posted job requirements, so gaps in documented experience create delays during the audit stage.
Target stations with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC Wage Search to identify broadcast employers that have previously filed PERM applications for production roles. Stations with prior sponsorship experience move faster through the process because their legal teams already know the requirements for newscast and directing positions.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier during salary negotiations
DOL assigns your role a wage level from one to four based on complexity and supervision. Newscast Director duties often land at Level III or IV, which affects your offer letter. Confirm the level your employer plans to certify before signing, since mismatches trigger PERM denials.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B for your situation
EB-3 sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that expires. For many nationalities outside India and China, priority date backlogs are shorter than commonly assumed, making the green card timeline more predictable than H-1B visa renewals.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers sponsoring green cards
Search Migrate Mate to filter Newscast Director openings by employers with green card sponsorship history. This saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting stations that have never sponsored a permanent residency case for a production or directing role.
Prepare for the PERM supervised recruitment period
Your employer must run DOL-prescribed job advertisements and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied before USCIS approves the I-140 petition. Ask your sponsoring employer about their PERM timeline and whether they use in-house counsel or an outside firm to manage the recruitment record.
Green Card Newscast Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Newscast Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Newscast Director positions qualify for EB-3 as a skilled worker requiring a bachelor's degree and several years of broadcast experience. If the role requires a master's degree or the candidate holds advanced credentials in journalism or production management, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's attorney will assess the job description against USCIS eligibility criteria before filing.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Newscast Director?
H-1B is a temporary status that requires renewal, is subject to an annual lottery, and does not itself lead to permanent residency. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship bypasses the lottery entirely, has no cap for most nationalities at the filing stage, and results in a green card rather than a visa that expires. The tradeoff is a longer overall process, typically two to four years from PERM filing to approval for most countries.
Which types of broadcast employers commonly sponsor Newscast Directors for green cards?
Network-owned stations, large market network affiliates, cable news operations, and digital-first streaming news outlets are the most active sponsors for senior production and directing roles. Smaller independent stations occasionally sponsor when they cannot fill a role domestically, but the process is less routine for them. Checking OFLC Wage Search for prior PERM filings under broadcast or production job codes helps you identify which employers have done this before.
How can I find Newscast Director jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Newscast Director openings at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you aren't applying blindly to stations that have never sponsored a permanent residency case. Filtering by sponsorship track record early in your search focuses your applications on employers whose HR and legal teams already understand the PERM process for production roles.
What happens to my green card application if I change employers during the PERM process?
If you leave before the I-140 is approved, the PERM certification typically cannot transfer and your employer must restart the process. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of an approved I-485, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a similar role without losing your place in the queue. Newscast Director and related production roles generally qualify as sufficiently similar for portability purposes.