Producer, FOX Nation

fox com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media in New York is seeking a seasoned Producer to manage daily live streams from pitch to platform, with strong live-show control room background. The role requires detail-oriented, pressurized work and the ability to oversee all aspects of production.

You will research, scriptwrite, coordinate with legal, finance, graphics, and field teams; must have journalism background, line producer experience, and willingness to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field preferred.
• Strong and accurate writing is essential.
• Line producer experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of current events and politics expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of daily live streams from pitch to platform, including descriptions and artwork
• Pitch live show ideas and guests
• Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to tell a story
• Oversee all aspects of productions including story research, scriptwriting, field shoots, obtaining archival video, and managing rights and clearances
• Coordinate with other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, marketing, field production, and media relations

Skills

Writing

Line producer

Current events knowledge

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Night/weekend availability

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News MediaFOX 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 FOX Nation live team is leading the industry in the streaming wars with coverage nearly 24/7 and seven days a week. The ideal candidate is a seasoned writer and producer who is detail-oriented & excellent under pressure. The Producer must have prior live-show control room experience, automation is a plus!

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of daily live streams from pitch to platform, including descriptions and artwork
• Pitch live show ideas and guests
• Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to tell a story
• Oversee all aspects of productions including story research, scriptwriting, field shoots, obtaining archival video, and managing rights and clearances
• Coordinate with other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, marketing, field production, and media relations

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• REQUIRED: Professional experience in a live television control room at a news organization
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Strong and accurate writing
• Line producer experience
• Thorough knowledge of current events and politics
• Ability to travel when required
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment, working both independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to think creatively and develop new and interesting approaches to storytelling
• Willing to work nights, and weekends when needed

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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 $83,000.00-103,000.00 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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