OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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 DESCRIPTIONFox News Channel is looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Producer to join the #1 national cable news morning program, Fox & Friends First. As Senior Producer, you play a pivotal role in shaping the show's daily content. You understand the essence of Fox & Friends First’s unique format and style and can pitch new and original ideas in a collaborative team setting. As a natural leader with a track record of success, you can effectively communicate with on-air talent and manage a team during fast-paced, breaking news situations. You have strong editorial skills and a wide range of interests from news and politics to pop culture and everything else in between.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Build the show's rundown with original content and best elements while maintaining editorial structure
Facilitate effective communication with the show’s co-hosts and on-air guests
Manage and communicate with talent, producers, bookers, and the control room during breaking news
Identify and recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
Mentor and develop show staff including Line Producers, Writers, Bookers, APs, and Production Assistants
Approve and edit scripts, banners, and full screens
Participate in daily team meetings to develop show content
Oversee the execution and production of the show
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
5+ years of newsroom experience, including producing and line producing a television newscast
Demonstrated experience with handling on-air talent
Exceptional editorial and writing skills
Ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
Passion for storytelling with a strong creative drive
Excellent time management and organizational skills, coupled with the ability to establish a team-oriented work atmosphere
Attention to detail, an aptitude for working under tight deadlines, and effectively handling multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong interest and knowledge of current events, politics, and lifestyle topics
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