Streaming Host/Producer

fox com; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

FOX Television Stations in Tampa seeks a digitally native journalist to produce and host livestreaming content for our streaming platform, focusing on evening/breaking news. You’ll handle live on-air hosting and production, making editorial decisions in real time.

The role requires understanding streaming workflows, live video production, and audience engagement, with flexibility for non-traditional hours. A strong reel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in digital news, streaming, reporting, MMJ work or live content creation.
• Strong on-camera presence for unscripted live environments.
• Proven experience producing digital video, live streams, or social-first content.
• Fast editorial judgment under deadline pressure.
• Proficient with livestreaming workflows including switching, encoding, publishing, clipping.

Responsibilities

• Produce and host livestreaming programming focused on evening and breaking news.
• Own end-to-end production of live streams and VOD content, including planning and execution.
• Operate streaming tools for switching, encoding, clipping and distribution.
• Engage with viewers via live chat to foster a community-driven experience.
• Make real-time editorial decisions as news evolves and audiences react.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership and production teams to maximize cross-platform content.
• Pitch original story ideas and cultivate sources for future streaming coverage.
• Conduct interviews with newsmakers and community leaders during live programming.
• Maintain high journalistic standards in line with FOX guidelines.

Skills

Digital journalism

Live streaming

On-camera storytelling

Editorial decision-making

Audience engagement

Broadcast industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications

Tools

TriCaster

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WTVT FOX 13 Tampa is looking for the next generation of streaming talent to help shape the future of local news. We are seeking a digitally native journalist and dynamic on‑air personality to produce and host livestreaming content for our growing streaming platform, with a primary focus on evening and breaking news coverage.

This is not a traditional television role. We’re looking for someone who understands how audiences consume news on digital platforms, thrives in a live environment, and can create compelling, conversational content without relying on a teleprompter. You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end execution of live streams, serving as both the on-camera host and producer while making smart editorial decisions and engaging viewers in real time.

If you understand streaming workflows, live video production, audience engagement, and breaking news coverage, this is an opportunity to help define the future of local journalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and host livestreaming programming focused on evening and breaking news coverage.


• Own the end-to-end production of live streams and VOD content, including editorial planning, technical execution, and on‑air presentation.


• Operate streaming production tools including live switching, encoding, clipping, publishing, and real‑time troubleshooting.


• Engage directly with viewers through live chat and audience interaction to create an authentic, community-driven experience.


• Make strong editorial decisions in real time, adjusting coverage as news develops and audience interests evolve.


• Collaborate with newsroom leadership, digital, social, assignment desk, producers, and production teams to align coverage and maximize content across platforms.


• Pitch original story ideas, cultivate sources, and help shape future streaming coverage alongside newsroom leadership and Streaming Managers.


• Conduct interviews with newsmakers, experts, and community leaders during live programming.


• Maintain high journalistic standards while ensuring all content meets legal, ethical, and FOX Television Stations guidelines.


• Fill time confidently during breaking news, developing situations, or technical interruptions while maintaining viewer engagement.


• Occasionally contribute to linear broadcasts as newsroom needs dictate.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in digital news, streaming, reporting, MMJ work, producing, or live content creation preferred.


• Strong on‑camera presence with the ability to communicate naturally in unscripted live environments.


• Demonstrated experience producing digital video, live streams, or social‑first news content.


• Strong news judgment and the ability to make fast editorial decisions under deadline pressure.


• Technical proficiency with livestreaming workflows including switching, encoding, publishing, clipping, and distribution. Experience with TriCaster and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus, but the ability to learn new technology quickly is essential.


• Experience engaging digital audiences and understanding audience retention across streaming platforms.


• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.


• Background in journalism, broadcast media, digital media, or related field.


• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non‑traditional hours as breaking news demands.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• A reel showcasing strong live hosting ability and conversational storytelling.


• Experience building streaming communities and engaging audiences in real time.


• A passion for experimenting with new storytelling formats and digital platforms.


• The ability to seamlessly balance hosting, producing, technical execution, and editorial decision‑making during live broadcasts.

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 $85,000.00-95,000.00 annually.

• 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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