Producer, The Guy Benson Show (R50033258)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Media in New York, NY is seeking an energetic producer for The Guy Benson Show, thriving in a fast-paced environment, skilled at booking guests and contributing to on-air discussions and social content.

You will format and produce daily programming, coordinate segments, and collaborate with hosts and cross-functional teams to maximize audience and engagement; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience producing live TV or radio programming.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to think outside the box.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Digital journalism skills and social media experience.
• Ability to interact with high-profile guests and talent.
• Strong writing, copy editing, and screening abilities.
• Ability to make decisions during breaking news situations.

Responsibilities

• Format, program, coordinate, and produce daily programming.
• Produce segments end-to-end, including booking guests and researching topics.
• Develop stories and update content as the day progresses.
• Create social media posts and website write-ups to share and promote show content.
• Collaborate with host's team to grow audiences across FOX News platforms.
• Coordinate with sales/marketing/PR for strategies to maximize audience and engagement.
• Liaise with bookers and producers during talent appearances on FOX platforms.
• Travel to host's events outside of normal work hours.

Skills

Live TV Production

Radio Production

Story Research

Guest Booking

On-air Discussion

Social Media

News Writing

Phone Screening

Copy Editing

Tools

iNews

ENCO

Adobe Audition

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 Guy Benson Show" 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

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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 $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.

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