Overnight Live News Host/Producer

Fox Corporation; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveNOW from FOX is seeking an Overnight Host/Producer to join our national live streaming news team. You will host live coverage, balance in-front-of-camera duties with behind-the-scenes production, and help viewers find the latest updates.

This role requires newsroom experience, on-air hosting, and ability to work late shifts Thursday through Monday. The position offers competitive pay with benefits and a pathway to broader newsroom opportunities.

Qualifications

• On-air hosting or reporting experience required.
• Experience with digital news production and live streaming workflows.
• Excellent editorial judgment, research skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced breaking news environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, weekends, and holidays as news demands.

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

Live video production

Editorial judgment

Research skills

Tools

TriCaster

Live streaming tools

Job description

LiveNOW from FOX is seeking an Overnight Host/Producer to join our national live streaming news team. You will host live coverage, balance in-front-of-camera duties with behind-the-scenes production, and help viewers find the latest updates.

This role requires newsroom experience, on-air hosting, and ability to work late shifts Thursday through Monday. The position offers competitive pay with benefits and a pathway to broader newsroom opportunities.