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 Media is looking for a tenacious Television Director to join the #1 cable news network in America. We deliver news as it happens, around the clock. This isn't just a job; it is a singular opportunity to join a dynamic team that has fundamentally transformed the media landscape. If you are a passionate storyteller with a "win-first" mentality and the technical prowess to lead a live control room, we want you in our director’s chair.
As a Television Director, you are the heartbeat of our live broadcasts. You will be responsible for the seamless execution of live and live-to-tape news, business, and weather programs along with major special events. Beyond the "Ready, Take," you will act as a creative partner to our producers, helping to conceptualize, block, and launch new shows in state-of-the-art control rooms and studios.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILTIES:
Lead the control room team in the flawless execution of live news programming and high-stakes special events.
Collaborate closely with the editorial and production teams to elevate show aesthetics, develop new concepts, and improve overall broadcast quality.
Play a pivotal role in the architectural phase of new programming, including studio planning, camera blocking, and full-scale launches.
Navigate the intensity of a breaking news environment, making split-second decisions while remaining the calmest voice in the room.
Work seamlessly with on air talent, engineers, and technical staff to ensure the highest visual and audio standards.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
5+ years of professional experience directing live television news and specials.
Proficiency in both conventional and automation directing. (Technical Director skills are a significant plus).
An exceptional ability to stay focused and lead a team under the intense, constant pressure of a 24/7 news cycle.
Strong visual storytelling ability, sharp creative instincts, and the courage to take calculated risks to enhance the viewer experience.
Deep knowledge of current events and a sharp understanding of the news of the day.
Must be able to work all shifts including nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays in a competitive, fast-paced environment.
A drive to excel and a desire to remain part of the winning team in cable news.
Note:
A demo reel featuring a director’s track must be available upon request.
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 $160,000.00-165,000.00 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.
