Senior Producer, America Reports

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 the America Reports 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 Senior Producer, you should have excellent editorial judgment and breaking news experience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create the show’s rundown with current news topics, compelling content, and guests
• Make important editorial decisions, guide talent, writers, associate producers, and the technical team in the control room
• React to breaking news and ensure informative content is getting on the air as news happens
• Oversee execution of the show, scripts, banners, and elements
• Mentor and develop show staff including Line Producers, Writers, Bookers, APs, and PAs
• Collaborate and communicate with anchors/reporters to ensure they are receiving the necessary research and elements needed to ensure the best show daily
• Handle all aspects of pre-production, including call-for elements, reporter scripts, elements, and pre-taped segments
• Monitor the aesthetics of the screen to ensure that visuals support the conversation
• Work closely with the news industry's top talents

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of newsroom experience and producing/line producing a television newscast
• Experience with talent management
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills as well as the ability to create an environment that fosters teamwork
• Purposeful and skilled management of a control room
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
• Knowledge and passion for current events, politics, and pop culture
• Exceptional editorial skills with the ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
• Proven track record of leadership and newscast rating growth

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $95,000.00-133,000.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. 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.

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