Freelance Live News Host & Producer (Streaming)

Bangalore Fox Technology Center Private Limited; Florida; Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

LiveNOW from FOX is seeking Freelance Host/Producers to join FOX TV Stations’ national live streaming news offering. You will host live coverage and drive viewer engagement while supporting other hosts behind the scenes.

You’ll balance real-time coverage with forward-thinking content presentation and help viewers find live events and updates. This is ideal for a dynamic journalist who thrives in front of and behind the scenes.

Qualifications

• On-air hosting or reporting experience required.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly in fast-paced breaking news environments.
• Experience with digital news production and newsroom technologies.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with social media, digital analytics and news gathering tools.

Responsibilities

• Gather, produce, and present live coverage of breaking news and major events across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.
• Host live streams, guiding viewers through developing stories in a clear, engaging, and informative manner.
• Research, plan, and build editorial coverage, including booking guests, coordinating interviews, and preparing for upcoming news events.
• Manage live video production elements including switching, graphics, and stream execution.
• Monitor live feeds, wires, social media, and newsgathering tools to identify breaking news and emerging stories.
• Execute and evolve the editorial plan, maintaining calendars and ensuring coverage is forward-looking and well-coordinated.
• Collaborate with FOX O&O stations and internal/external partners to source live video, interviews, and content.
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial decision-making while upholding journalistic standards.
• Monitor real-time analytics to inform coverage decisions and optimize content performance.
• Support teammates across roles, including stepping in on-air or behind the scenes as needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with key contacts and sources to support coverage.

Skills

On-air hosting

Editorial judgment

Live streaming

News research

Collaboration

Tools

TriCaster

Job description

LiveNOW from FOX is seeking Freelance Host/Producers to join FOX TV Stations’ national live streaming news offering. You will host live coverage and drive viewer engagement while supporting other hosts behind the scenes.

You’ll balance real-time coverage with forward-thinking content presentation and help viewers find live events and updates. This is ideal for a dynamic journalist who thrives in front of and behind the scenes.