Breaking News Producer: Live Control Room & Rapid Scripts
FOX News Channel
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Job summary
FOX News Channel is seeking a Breaking News Producer with extensive control room experience who can write scripts as news happens, create compelling and accurate lower thirds for live events, and quickly build up-to-date research on late-breaking stories.
The ideal candidate has proven ability to write under tight deadlines, maintain composure under pressure, and exercise strong editorial judgement. Occasional back-up Line Producer duties may be required.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience.
- Prior experience copy-editing
- Experience timing a live show in a control room
- Strong interest/knowledge of current events and politics
- A passion for storytelling with a strong creative drive; willingness to take risks
- Editorial confidence to execute a show roadmap
- A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Write up-to-date scripts under tight deadlines
- Build compelling and concise lower thirds during live events
- Monitor multiple sources for new developments on breaking stories
- Quickly turn relevant sound, visuals, and graphics in the control room
Skills
Education
Job description
FOX News Channel is seeking a Breaking News Producer with extensive control room experience who can write scripts as news happens, create compelling and accurate lower thirds for live events, and quickly build up-to-date research on late-breaking stories.
The ideal candidate has proven ability to write under tight deadlines, maintain composure under pressure, and exercise strong editorial judgement. Occasional back-up Line Producer duties may be required.
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