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Live News Producer - Pitch, Story & Control Room

Fox News Media · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$83,000-$116,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct‑to‑consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one cable network. FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION
At Fox, we’re known for being disruptors, innovators, and big dreamers. We’ve got our eyes on the horizon, brainstorming, and envisioning our future which includes hiring amazing people across our platforms. We want to engage with like‑minded professionals who’d like to join the Fox Family!

We invite you to share your resume and be considered for future opportunities. These opportunities will be located in New York. Apply to connect with us!

The FOX Nation live team is leading the industry in the streaming wars with coverage nearly 24/7 and seven days a week. The ideal candidate is a seasoned writer and producer who is detail‑oriented and excellent under pressure. The Producer must have prior live‑show control room experience, automation is a plus!

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage all aspects of daily live streams from pitch to platform, including descriptions and artwork

Pitch live show ideas and guests

Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to tell a story

Oversee all aspects of productions including story research, scriptwriting, field shoots, obtaining archival video, and managing rights and clearances

Coordinate with other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, marketing, field production, and media relations

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Professional experience in a live television control room at a news organization

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

Strong and accurate writing

Line producer experience

Thorough knowledge of current events and politics

Ability to travel when required

Excellent communication skills

Strong strategic thinking and decision‑making skills

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced creative environment, working both independently and as a part of a team

Ability to think creatively and develop new and interesting approaches to storytelling

Willing to work nights, and weekends when needed

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 $83,000.00 – 116,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including 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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