Producer

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Media is seeking an energetic producer for The Guy Benson Show on FOX News Audio. You will format, program, and produce daily programming, including booking guests and researching topics.

The role requires strong writing, copy editing, and digital journalism skills, plus the ability to interact with high-profile guests. Travel may be required.

Equal opportunity employer; pay range is $67,000–$87,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience producing live TV or radio programming.
• Enthusiastic, creative and 'out of the box' thinking.
• Strong communication skills, excellent teamwork, and team-building.
• Strong digital journalism skills and social media experience.
• Avid news consumer focused on political topics and top stories.
• Ability to interact with high profile guests and talent.
• Strong writing and copy editing abilities; phone screening skills.
• Calm decision making during breaking news and routine shifts.
• Knowledge of iNews, ENCO automation, and Adobe Audition is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Format, program, coordinate, and produce informative and creative daily programming.
• Produce segments from start to finish, including booking guests, researching topics, and gathering audio.
• Communicate ideas with the team on topics, guests, show bits and social media content.
• Keep content updated by developing stories as the day progresses.
• Create social media posts and website write-ups to share show content.
• Collaborate with Host's TV staff to maximize audience across shows.
• Coordinate with sales/marketing/PR/programming teams on strategy.
• Liaise with TV bookers and show producers when talent appears on FOX platforms.
• Ability to travel to host events outside normal work hours.

Skills

Live TV/Radio production

Creative thinking

Teamwork & communication

Digital journalism & social media

Political news awareness

Guest interaction

Writing & copy editing

Decision making under pressure

iNews/ENCO/Audition knowledge

Tools

iNews

ENCO Automation

Adobe Audition

Job description

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

“The Guy Benson Show” FOX NEWS AUDIO, is looking for an energetic producer who thrives in the fast-paced environment. All applicants should have an extensive rolodex to book high profile guests and a willingness to participate in on air discussions and social media content.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Format, program, coordinate, and produce informative and creative daily programming
• Produce segments from start to finish, including booking guests, researching topics, and gathering audio
• Communicate your ideas and brainstorm with team on topics, guests, show bits and social media content
• Keep content updated by working on developing stories as the day progresses
• Create social media posts and website write-ups to share and promote show content
• Work alongside Host's TV staff to create synergy between the shows for the purpose of growing each program and maximizing both audiences
• Communicate with sales and marketing, PR, social, and programming teams about strategies to maximize audience and engagement
• Liaise with TV bookers and show producers when talent is appearing on FOX News Media platforms
• Ability to travel to host’s events outside of the normal work hours

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience producing live tv or radio programming
• Enthusiastic, creative and “out of the box” thinking
• Strong communication skills, excellent teamwork, and team-building skills
• Strong digital journalism skills and social media experience
• Avid news consumer with a concentration on political topics as well as top stories trending on digital platforms including Foxnews.com and across other FOX News media verticals
• Ability to interact with high profile guests and talent
• Highly skilled in writing, copy editing, and phone call screening
• Ability to make the right decisions during breaking news situations as well as during routine shifts
• Knowledge of iNews, ENCO automation, and Adobe Audition is a plus

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 $67,000.00-87,000.00 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.