Hybrid Senior Producer, FOX & Friends

Bangalore Fox Technology Center Private Limited; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX News Media in New York seeks a Hybrid Senior and Line Producer for the Fox & Friends team. Independent leader with editorial judgment, capable of guiding talent and a large production crew.

The role requires line producing, rundown development, and rapid response to breaking news. Shift is Sunday-Thursday, 1:00 AM ET to 10:00 AM ET, with a strong emphasis on leadership under pressure.

Qualifications

• Editorial judgment with breaking news experience.
• Proven leadership in a fast paced control room.
• Ability to manage talent and daily deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and execute the show rundown with topics, guests and content.
• Lead talent, writers, and production team in the control room.
• Line produce Fox & Friends, build rundown and supervise video/graphics.
• React to breaking news and ensure correct content on air.
• Oversee scripts, banners, pre-production and pre-taped segments.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Line production

Control room management

Breaking news experience

Team leadership

Ability to work under pressure

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking, and creative Hybrid Senior and Line Producer to join our team! The position includes line producing and senior producing as needed for the “Fox & Friends” team. We are looking for an independent leader, a proven go-getter, team player, and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of cable news.

As the Hybrid Senior Producer, you should have excellent editorial judgment and breaking news experience. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to gain leadership experience!

You will be offered the following shift:

Sunday-Thursday, 1:00 AM, ET - 10:00 AM, ET

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to and execute the show’s rundown with current news topics, compelling content, and guests
• Make important editorial decisions, guide talent, writers, associate producers, and the technical team in the control room
• Line producefor Fox & Friends, which includes building the rundown, overseeing, and executing production of key video and graphic elements
• React to breaking news and ensure the right content is getting on the air as news happens
• Oversee execution of the show, scripts, banners, and elements
• Handle all aspects of pre-production, including call-for elements, reporter scripts, and elements, and pre-taped segments
• Monitor the aesthetics of the screen to ensure that visuals support the conversation
• Work closely with the news industry's top talent

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills as well as the ability to create an environment that fosters teamwork
• Purposeful and skilled management of a control room
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics
• Exceptional editorial skills; the ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
• Proven track record of leadership and newscast rating growth
• Experience with talent management
• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

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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 $114,000.00-120,000.00 annually. 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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