Senior Weekend News Producer

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits in accordance with plan

Union benefits per agreement

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking a dynamic Senior Producer to join our weekend news team. You are a natural leader with editorial judgment, able to craft compelling segments and shows, and to manage the newsroom under tight deadlines.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with anchors and reporters, and ensure top-quality content delivery on air, while adapting to breaking news and everyday requirements across the weekend and weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in television news.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Decisive management of a control room.
• Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics.
• Exceptional editorial skills and judgment for compelling television.
• Proven leadership and newscast ratings growth.
• Experience with talent management.
• Degree in Journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness and flexibility to work weekends and 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, including overseeing the Senior Booker, Line Producer, Writers, Elements Producer and Production Assistant
• React to breaking news and ensure the right content is on 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 ensuring necessary research and elements
• Collaborate with team to share content, pitches and ideas

Skills

Editorial leadership

Newsroom management

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Breaking news experience

Story selection

Education

Degree in Journalism or related field

Equivalent experience

Job description

Fox News Media is seeking a dynamic Senior Producer to join our weekend news team. You are a natural leader with editorial judgment, able to craft compelling segments and shows, and to manage the newsroom under tight deadlines.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with anchors and reporters, and ensure top-quality content delivery on air, while adapting to breaking news and everyday requirements across the weekend and weekday schedule.