Weekend News Producer: Create Impactful Segments On Air

FOX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Media in New York is seeking a dynamic Producer for The Big Weekend Show. You will pitch and execute fresh ideas, shape on-air segments, manage live elements, and mentor junior staff.

The role is onsite with a Wednesday-Sunday schedule, requiring calm decision-making, strong writing and editing, and newsroom experience. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2-3 years in national/top-market TV, and familiarity with iNews, Dalet, and Viz.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience or equivalent skills.
• Experience in live television news at a national or top-market news organization.
• Experience covering breaking news in both the control room and the newsroom.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events.
• Understanding of how to build and maintain a rundown.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with iNews, Dalet, and Viz is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and execute fresh, creative ideas for all parts of the show.
• Identify and develop compelling elements that bring stories to life on air, including sound, video, guests, graphics, and live shots.
• Monitor multiple sources for new developments and keep the team informed in real time.
• Write, edit, oversee, and rewrite copy as needed.
• Produce segments from initial concept through air.
• Fill in as Line Producer when needed.
• Communicate clearly with hosts, directors, and members of the production team.
• Contribute to the show's editorial planning and daily rundown.
• Mentor and help train newer staff members.

Skills

Live TV news experience

Writing

Editing

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Line producing interest

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

iNews

Dalet

Viz

Job description

FOX News Media in New York is seeking a dynamic Producer for The Big Weekend Show. You will pitch and execute fresh ideas, shape on-air segments, manage live elements, and mentor junior staff.

The role is onsite with a Wednesday-Sunday schedule, requiring calm decision-making, strong writing and editing, and newsroom experience. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 2-3 years in national/top-market TV, and familiarity with iNews, Dalet, and Viz.