Weekend Senior Producer: Lead Editorial & Breaking News

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits

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 and the ability to assemble compelling segments under the fast pace of cable news.

The Senior Producer will oversee day-to-day production and guide the staff to deliver accurate, engaging stories. You will manage a team including Senior Booker, Line Producer, Writers, Elements Producer and Production Assistant, coordinating with anchors and reporters to ensure

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong organizational and managerial skills to foster teamwork.
• Decisive control room management experience.
• Detail-oriented, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics.
• Exceptional editorial skills with high potential stories.
• Proven leadership and track record of ratings growth.
• Experience with talent management.
• Degree in Journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to work weekend days and three weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Participate in editorial decisions for show content, day-of and future.
• Set editorial and production standards and provide newsroom leadership.
• Manage team including Senior Booker, Line Producer, Writers, Elements Producer, and Production Assistant.
• React to breaking news to ensure the right content on air.
• Oversee research packets and facts for day-of air.
• Mentor and develop show staff including Line Producers, Writers, Bookers, and PAs.
• Collaborate with executive producers, anchors and reporters to ensure necessary research and elements.
• Share content and pitches with team for daily best show.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Current events knowledge

Research coordination

Mentorship

Communication with anchors

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

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 and the ability to assemble compelling segments under the fast pace of cable news.

The Senior Producer will oversee day-to-day production and guide the staff to deliver accurate, engaging stories. You will manage a team including Senior Booker, Line Producer, Writers, Elements Producer and Production Assistant, coordinating with anchors and reporters to ensure