Senior Producer, FNC Weekends

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

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and creative Senior Producer to join our weekend news team. We are looking for a natural leader, a proven go-getter and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of cable news. As the Senior Producer, you have excellent editorial judgment, can put together compelling segments and shows and have breaking news experience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in editorial decisions for content for the show – day of and future

• Set the editorial and production standards and provide leadership in the newsroom

• Manage team, which includes overseeing the Senior Booker, Line Producer, Writers, Elements Producer and Production Assistant

• React to breaking news and ensure the right content is getting on the air as news happens

• Oversee research packets and facts for day of air

• Mentor and develop show staff including Line Producers, Writers, Bookers and Production Assistants

• Work hands-on with executive producers, anchors and reporters making sure they are receiving the necessary research and elements needed to ensure the best show on a daily basis

• Work with members of the team to share content as well as pitches and ideas

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• At least 8 years of newsroom experience and producing / line producing a television newscast

• Excellent organizational and managerial skills as well as the ability to create an environment that fosters teamwork

• Decisive and skilled management of a control room is required

• You must be detail-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines

• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics is essential

• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television

• Proven track record of leadership and newscast ratings growth

• Experience with talent management

• Degree in Journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

• Willingness and flexibility to work both days of the weekend as well as three days during the traditional workweek