Coordinating Producer, America's Newsroom

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

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

America’s Newsroom is looking for an experienced, high energy Coordinating Producer to join the team. The ideal candidate is an independent leader who is a proven go-getter, a team player, and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of cable news. As Coordinating Producer, you should have excellent editorial judgment and breaking news experience. This is a control room position.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with line and senior producers to help build, booth and execute live broadcasts

• Flag incoming updates from wires, social media and news monitoring platforms, especially on developing stories

• Facilitate communication between control room teams, field crews and on-air talent to ensure the show runs as smoothly as possible

• Copy edit scripts & screen video and graphics to ensure editorial accuracy and consistency

• Pitch and produce segments on breaking and ongoing stories

• Help plan daily and future editorial content for the show

• Manage & contribute to the show’s social media footprint

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of control room experience in cable television news production

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to wear multiple hats on a lean, nimble team

• Ability to work under pressure, be decisive, detail-oriented, and meet deadlines

• Knowledge and passion for news and politics

• Exceptional editorial skills and storytelling instincts

• Familiarity with social media platforms & curiosity in emerging tech trends

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and platforms to enhance production and workflows

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