Producer, The Big Weekend Show

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a dynamic Producer for The Big Weekend Show. The role is fully onsite with a Wednesday-Sunday schedule, requiring sharp editorial instincts and the ability to stay calm when news breaks. You will develop stories, produce segments from concept to air, and mentor junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years in national or top-market TV news, strong writing and editing skills, and familiarity with rundown planning. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in journalism/production.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in live news production or equivalent.
• Experience covering breaking news in control room and newsroom.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with rundown creation and quick decision making.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and execute fresh ideas for all show segments.
• Develop compelling on-air elements: sound, video, guests, graphics, live shots.
• Monitor sources and update the team in real time.
• Write, edit, oversee, and rewrite copy as needed.
• Produce segments from concept to air, and fill in as Line Producer when needed.
• Mentor and train newer staff members.

Skills

Live TV news experience

Excellent writing/editing

Under pressure decision making

Knowledge of news/politics

Rundown building

Line producing interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

iNews

Dalet

Viz

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media 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 Big Weekend Show is looking for a dynamic, hardworking, and innovative Producer to join its team. The ideal candidate has sharp editorial instincts, understands what makes a compelling segment, live shot, and tease, and remains calm and decisive when news breaks. You are always a step ahead - identifying new developments, finding the elements that bring a story to life, and understanding how each piece fits into the larger show. This role is fully onsite, with a Wednesday-Sunday schedule.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitch and execute fresh, creative ideas for all parts of the show
• Identify and develop compelling elements that bring stories to life on air, including sound, video, guests, graphics, and live shots
• Monitor multiple sources for new developments and keep the team informed in real time
• Write, edit, oversee, and rewrite copy as needed
• Produce segments from initial concept through air
• Fill in as Line Producer when needed
• Communicate clearly with hosts, directors, and members of the production team
• Contribute to the show's editorial planning and daily rundown
• Mentor and help train newer staff members

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
• Experience working in live television news at a national or top-market news organization
• Experience covering breaking news both in the control room and in the newsroom
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events
• Understanding of how to build and maintain a rundown
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, make decisive calls, remain detail-oriented, and meet tight deadlines
• Interest in and experience with line producing is a plus
• Familiarity with iNews, Dalet, and Viz is preferred

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 $83,000.00-95,000.00 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.