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Senior Producer, Fox News Primetime
Fox Corporation, New York, NY USA
We produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands
Duration: Full-Time
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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 recently announced AVOD platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 19 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
We are looking for a sharp, strong, hard-working, creative and confident Senior Producer to join Fox News Primetime. As the Senior Producer, you will be responsible for crafting the #1 Primetime show at 7PM, from inception to execution. You must have impeccable editorial skills and a vision for the show before you walk into work. You're a Fox News fan who is full of original ideas and thrives on the respectful exchange of those ideas in a collaborative editorial environment. You are always optimistic — and can identify strengths in just about anyone — and use those strengths to produce positive results.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set the editorial standard at the beginning of each day by building a show with original guests/topics/ideas
- Oversee bookers by offering suggestions and ensuring the right guests are secured
- Participate in daily team meetings to develop strategies for each segment
- Guide the production of segments throughout the day
- Take the lead in the control room while monitoring/reacting to breaking news
- Plan future shows/segments in anticipation of high-profile events
- Manage and develop Bookers, Writers, Producers & Production Assistants
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- 2-4 years of Line Producing (or similar) experience
- Exceptional editorial skills; ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
- Strong interest/knowledge of current events and politics
- Passion for storytelling with a strong creative drive; willingness to take risks
- Proven track record of leadership and the ability to create an environment that fosters teamwork
- Willingness to listen, learn and grow from constructive criticism
NICE TO HAVE
- Degree in Journalism, Political Science, or a related field
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.
About Fox Corporation
ABOUT US
Fox Corporation
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the Fox Network, and the FOX Television Stations. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.
Fox News Media
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOX News podcasts and the digital streaming subscription service FOX Nation. A top five-cable network, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for more than 17 consecutive years, while FBN has ranked as the number one business channel for the past two years. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.
Fox Sports
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes, FOX College Sports and a majority stake in the Big Ten Network. FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships.
Fox Entertainment
FOX Entertainment, a premier national television broadcaster, is renowned for its combination of appealing primetime entertainment and powerful sports programming. It delivers 15 hours of weekly primetime programming to 208 local market affiliates, reaching approximately 99.9% of all U.S. television households. Among 18- to 34-year-olds, FOX has ranked among the top two networks in primetime entertainment for the past 23 years.
Fox TV Stations
FOX Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 28 stations in 17 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Charlotte.
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