Senior Producer, Weekends

FOX News Channel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Channel seeks a dynamic Senior Producer to join our weekend news team. You will lead editorial decisions, set production standards and guide a team including bookers, writers and producers to deliver compelling shows.

With 8+ years of experience and strong newsroom leadership, you will manage breaking news coverage, mentor staff, and collaborate with anchors and reporters to ensure accurate, timely content that resonates with audiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills with ability to create an environment that fosters teamwork.
• Decisive and skilled management of a control room is required.
• Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines.
• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics is essential.
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television.
• Willingness and flexibility to work both days of the weekend as well as three days during the traditional workweek.

Responsibilities

• Participate in editorial decisions for content for the show – day of and future
• Set the editorial and production standards and provide leadership in the newsroom
• Manage team, which includes overseeing the Senior Booker, Line Producer, Writers, Elements Producer and Production Assistant
• React to breaking news and ensure the right content is getting on the air as news happens
• Oversee research packets and facts for day of air
• Mentor and develop show staff including Line Producers, Writers, Bookers and Production Assistants
• Work hands-on with executive producers, anchors and reporters making sure they are receiving the necessary research and elements needed to ensure the best show on a daily basis
• Work with members of the team to share content as well as pitches and ideas

Education

Degree in Journalism or related field

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

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and creative Senior Producer to join our weekend news team. You are a natural leader, a proven go-getter and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of cable news. As the Senior Producer, you have excellent editorial judgment, can put together compelling segments and shows and have breaking news experience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in editorial decisions for content for the show – day of and future
• Set the editorial and production standards and provide leadership in the newsroom
• Manage team, which includes overseeing the Senior Booker, Line Producer, Writers, Elements Producer and Production Assistant
• React to breaking news and ensure the right content is getting on the air as news happens
• Oversee research packets and facts for day of air
• Mentor and develop show staff including Line Producers, Writers, Bookers and Production Assistants
• Work hands-on with executive producers, anchors and reporters making sure they are receiving the necessary research and elements needed to ensure the best show on a daily basis
• Work with members of the team to share content as well as pitches and ideas

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 8+ Years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills as well as the ability to create an environment that fosters teamwork
• Decisive and skilled management of a control room is required
• You must be detail-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics is essential
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
• Proven track record of leadership and newscast ratings growth
• Experience with talent management
• Degree in Journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Willingness and flexibility to work both days of the weekend as well as three days during the traditional workweek

We’re 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 $114,000.00-135,000.00 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. View more detail about FOX Benefits.

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