Line Producer, Varney & Co

FOX News Channel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Channel's Varney & Co. seeks a talented Line Producer with strong control room experience to craft fast, compelling newscasts under deadline pressure.

You will coordinate closely with producers, bookers, reporters and on-air talent to ensure precise timing and impactful storytelling. The role demands excellent communication in a breaking-news environment, thorough editorial judgment, and the ability to create engaging graphics for air.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in a live television control room environment.
• Professional line producing experience in the control room.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to craft compelling segments.

Responsibilities

• Build fast-paced, compelling newscasts under deadline pressure.
• Pitch and execute ideas for segments, guests and teases.
• Coordinate with Associate Producers, Bookers, Production Assistants and on-air talent.

Skills

Live control room

Line producing

Editorial judgment

Communication under deadlines

Graphics for air

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Graphics software

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Business NetworkFOX 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 DESCRIPTIONVarney & 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 RESPONSIBILITIESBuild fast-paced, compelling newscast under deadline pressurePitch and execute creative and innovative ideas for segments and guestsCommunicate needs effectively with Associate Producers, Bookers, and Production AssistantsWrite dynamic teasesTime the show in the control room and communicate with the anchor clearly and effectivelyArrange and create story placement, graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elementsCommunicate with on-air talent, reporters, guests, and director to ensure the show is executed properlyWork collaboratively with the showrunner and show teamParticipate in editorial planning and direction of the showCut video, sound, and book guests as needed; contribute to social media as neededWHAT YOU WILL NEEDProfessional experience in a live television control room environmentProfessional experience line producing in the control roomThorough knowledge of U.S. business news and politicsStrong editorial judgmentAbility to make compelling graphics for airAbility to work under intense deadline pressuresA Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience#LI-BC1We 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 $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.View more detail about FOX Benefits.