Freelance Live News Host & Producer

Fox Television Stations; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Television Stations is seeking Freelance Host/Producers for LiveNOW from FOX to join our national live-streaming news offering. You will host live coverage and drive viewer engagement while supporting other hosts behind the scenes, balancing real-time reporting with forward-looking content presentation.

This role requires on-air hosting experience, sharp editorial judgment, and the ability to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays. A reel is required with applications.

Qualifications

• Experience hosting live or unscripted breaking news in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to research, book guests, and coordinate interviews.
• Comfort with live switching, graphics, and stream execution.

Responsibilities

• Gather, produce, and present live coverage across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.
• Host live streams and guide viewers through developing stories clearly and engagingly.
• Research, plan, and build editorial coverage, including interviews and events.
• Manage live video production elements including switching and graphics.
• Monitor feeds and social tools to identify breaking news.
• Execute and evolve the editorial plan with calendars and coordination.
• Collaborate with FOX O&O stations and partners for live content.
• Pitch story ideas and uphold journalistic standards.
• Monitor real-time analytics to inform coverage decisions.

Skills

On-air hosting

Newsroom experience

Editorial judgment

Live streaming workflows

Research & planning

Social media analytics

TriCaster

Communication skills

Tools

TriCaster

Newsgathering tools

Job description

Fox Television Stations is seeking Freelance Host/Producers for LiveNOW from FOX to join our national live-streaming news offering. You will host live coverage and drive viewer engagement while supporting other hosts behind the scenes, balancing real-time reporting with forward-looking content presentation.

This role requires on-air hosting experience, sharp editorial judgment, and the ability to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays. A reel is required with applications.