Senior Producer, FOX & Friends

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

FOX & Friends is looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Producer to join the #1 national cable news morning program, FOX & Friends. As Senior Producer, you play a pivotal role in shaping the show's daily content. You understand the essence of FOX & Friends’ 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 multiple on-air talent and manage a team during fast-paced, breaking news situations. You understand FOX and Friends requires a high level of flexibility, commitment, and dedication. 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 working with on-air talent
• Exceptional editorial and writing skills 
• Experience as a producer of opinion-based content a plus
• 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

#LI-DNI

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 $95,000.00-180,000.00 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.

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