Weekend Live News Host & Producer

Fox; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox's LiveNOW from FOX is seeking a Weekend Host/Producer to join our national live streaming news offering. You will host live streams, present breaking news, and engage viewers across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.

The role blends on‑air hosting with behind‑the‑scenes editorial work: researching stories, booking guests, coordinating interviews, and shaping coverage for upcoming events.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of current events and how audiences consume news across digital platforms.
• Excellent on-air and behind-the-scenes communication in a fast-paced breaking news environment.
• Strong editorial judgment, research skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience with digital news production and live streaming workflows (e.g., TriCaster or similar).

Responsibilities

• Gather, produce, and present live coverage of breaking news and major events across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.
• Host live streams, guiding viewers through developing stories in a clear, engaging, and informative manner.
• Research, plan, and build editorial coverage, including booking guests, coordinating interviews, and preparing for upcoming news events.
• Manage live video production elements including switching, graphics, and stream execution.
• Monitor live feeds, wires, social media, and newsgathering tools to identify breaking news and emerging stories.
• Execute and evolve the editorial plan, maintaining calendars and ensuring coverage is forward‑looking and well‑coordinated.
• Collaborate with FOX O&O stations and internal/external partners to source live video, interviews, and content.
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial decision‑making while upholding journalistic standards.
• Monitor real‑time analytics to inform coverage decisions and optimize content performance.
• Support teammates across roles, including stepping in on‑air or behind the scenes as needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with key contacts and sources to support coverage.

Skills

Live hosting

On-air reporting

Editorial judgment

Newsroom collaboration

Audience analytics

Tools

TriCaster

Video production tools

Job description

Fox's LiveNOW from FOX is seeking a Weekend Host/Producer to join our national live streaming news offering. You will host live streams, present breaking news, and engage viewers across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.

The role blends on‑air hosting with behind‑the‑scenes editorial work: researching stories, booking guests, coordinating interviews, and shaping coverage for upcoming events.