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Linkedin is hiring: Line Producer in Manhattan

Linkedin · Manhattan, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$83,000-$115,000/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 network in all of cable, 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
FOX News is looking for a sharp, creative, and highly motivated Line Producer to oversee live television production in a fast-paced news environment. The ideal candidate has strong editorial judgment, excellent writing skills, and the ability to create compelling segments while managing the control room under deadline pressure.

The Line Producer is a key contributor to the editorial process, responsible for developing ideas, shaping coverage, building rundowns, and making real-time decisions during breaking news. This person should be a natural leader who is collaborative, decisive, detail-oriented, and eager to grow into expanded editorial and leadership responsibilities.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Build, maintain, and execute the rundown
Manage live control room production and make real-time editorial decisions during breaking news
Collaborate with senior producers, bookers, and associate producers to develop daily coverage
Identify strong video, soundbites, graphics, and visual storytelling opportunities
Produce guest segments, reporter hits, anchor discussions, and breaking news coverage
Copy edit scripts, banners, and graphics to ensure accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling
Monitor multiple news sources and flag important developments throughout the day
Participate in editorial meetings and contribute original story ideas and segment concepts
Communicate clearly and effectively with talent, directors, and technical staff during live broadcasts
Assist with social media and cross-platform content initiatives as needed
Help mentor junior producers and contribute to a collaborative team environment

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
Prior television and live control room experience
Proven ability to make sound editorial decisions independently in a fast-paced news environment
Strong news judgment and passion for breaking news, politics, and current events
Excellent writing, copy editing, and communication skills
Ability to remain calm and decisive under deadline pressure
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to identify compelling elements that elevate television storytelling
Knowledge of news, politics, and current events.
Familiarity with iNews, Dalet, VIZ, and newsroom production workflows.

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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 $83,000.00-115,000.00 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.