Breaking News Producer - Live Control Room & Scripts

Fox Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

Fox News Media in New York is seeking a Breaking News Producer with extensive control room experience who can write scripts as news happens, create compelling lower thirds for live events, and quickly build up-to-date research on late-breaking stories.

The ideal candidate has experience writing under tight deadlines, solid editorial judgement, and will occasionally step in as back-up Line Producer. A bachelor’s degree in journalism is preferred or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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.
• Turn relevant sound, visuals, and graphics in the control room.

Skills

Deadline-driven writing

Copy-editing

Live show timing

Editorial judgment

Storytelling

Control room experience

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Job description

Fox News Media in New York is seeking a Breaking News Producer with extensive control room experience who can write scripts as news happens, create compelling lower thirds for live events, and quickly build up-to-date research on late-breaking stories.

The ideal candidate has experience writing under tight deadlines, solid editorial judgement, and will occasionally step in as back-up Line Producer. A bachelor’s degree in journalism is preferred or equivalent experience.