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 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.
Fox News Channel is looking for a dynamic, hardworking, and innovative Line Producer to join The Big Weekend Show. The Line Producer is a natural leader, a proven go-getter, and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of television. The Line Producer has excellent editorial judgment, knows what makes a compelling segment, live shot, tease, and overall rundown, and must have breaking news experience both in and out of the control room.
This role is located fully onsite, and the schedule is Wednesday – Sunday.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Pitch and execute innovative ideas for each part of the show on a regular basis
Responsible for story placement, teases, graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements
Identifying compelling elements for stories
Monitor multiple sources for new developments on segments and keep the team informed
Time the show in the control room and communicate clearly and effectively with on-air hosts and the director
Communicate needs effectively with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Associate Producers, Booker/Researchers and Production Assistants
Oversee and rewrite copy, and produce segments
Be a key contributor to editorial planning
Help mentor and train new staff members
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
Experience with line producing and relevant control room experience in national news and top markets
Familiarity with iNews, DALET, VIZ, and an understanding of building program rundowns
Exceptional editorial skills; ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events
Decisive and skilled management of a control room
Excellent writing skills
Ability to work under pressure, be decisive, detail-oriented, and meet deadlines
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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 $83,000.00-110,000.00 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.
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. 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.
We have long been a leader in news, sports and entertainment programming, achieving strong revenue growth and profitability in a complex industry environment over the past several years. FOX will continue to invest across our businesses, allocate resources toward investments in higher growth initiatives and take advantage of strategic opportunities, including potential acquisitions across the range of the media categories in which we operate.
