Line Producer, Varney & Co

Fox Business Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox Business Network in New York is seeking a talented Line Producer with strong control room experience to craft fast-paced, compelling newscasts under tight deadlines. You will manage editorial planning, coordinate with producers, bookers, and anchors, and ensure seamless execution of segments.

The role requires excellent communication, the ability to produce engaging graphics, and a keen judgment for live television under pressure.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in a live television control room environment.
• Line producing experience in the control room.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. business news and politics.
• Strong editorial judgment.
• Ability to create compelling graphics for air.
• Ability to work under intense deadline pressures.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Build fast-paced, compelling newscasts under deadline pressure.
• Pitch and execute creative and innovative ideas for segments and guests.
• Coordinate with Associate Producers, Bookers, and Production Assistants.
• Write dynamic teases for the show.
• Time the show in the control room and communicate with the anchor clearly.
• Arrange and create story placement, graphics, writing, and all editorial and production elements.
• Communicate with on-air talent, reporters, guests, and director to ensure proper execution.
• Collaborate with the showrunner and show team.
• Participate in editorial planning and direction of the show.
• Cut video and audio, and book guests; contribute to social media as needed.

Skills

Live control room experience

Line producing in control room

Editorial judgment

Business news knowledge

Graphic production for air

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Business Network FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York — the business capital of the world — FBN launched in October 2007 and currently ranks among the top business channels on television. The network is available in nearly 60 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX Corporation, FBN is a unit of FOX News Media and has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Varney & Co. is looking for a talented, organized, and hard-working Line Producer with strong control room experience and great editorial judgment. We're looking for someone who can craft great newscasts quickly and adapt to breaking news. You have stellar communication skills, can thrive in a fast-paced breaking news environment, and are looking to grow within the company and take on more responsibilities.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build fast-paced, compelling newscast under deadline pressure
• Pitch and execute creative and innovative ideas for segments and guests
• Communicate needs effectively with Associate Producers, Bookers, and Production Assistants
• Write dynamic teases
• Time the show in the control room and communicate with the anchor clearly and effectively
• Arrange and create story placement, graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements
• Communicate with on-air talent, reporters, guests, and director to ensure the show is executed properly
• Work collaboratively with the showrunner and show team
• Participate in editorial planning and direction of the show
• Cut video, sound, and book guests as needed; contribute to social media as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Professional experience in a live television control room environment
• Professional experience line producing in the control room
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. business news and politics
• Strong editorial judgment
• Ability to make compelling graphics for air
• Ability to work under intense deadline pressures
• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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.

PAY AND BENEFITS

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 $83,000.00-110,000.00 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.