Senior Producer, The Big Weekend Show

Job Requirements

FOX News Channel is looking for an experienced, dynamic, creative, and hardworking Senior Producer to join the top-rated and recently expanded primetime program, The Big Weekend Show, where panelists discuss the big news of the day and react to the top stories. As Senior Producer, you play a pivotal role in setting editorial standards and shaping the show's weekly content. You understand the value in pitching 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 will oversee all aspects of pre-production and live broadcast execution. You have the foresight to identify, anticipate, and solve conflicts.

This role is located fully onsite, and the schedule is currently Wednesday – Sunday.

 A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Executive Producer in building the show's rundown with original content and best elements while maintaining editorial structure
• Manage and communicate with producers and the control room
• Identify and recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
• Monitor multiple sources for new developments on your segments and reporter hits, and keep the team informed
• Mentor and develop show staff including Line Producers, Associate Producers, Booker/Researchers and Production Assistants
• React to breaking news and ensure informative content is getting on the air as news happens
• Collaborate and communicate with multiple hosts to ensure they are receiving the necessary research and elements needed to ensure the best show
• Approve and edit scripts, video, soundbites, banners and fullscreens
• Identifying compelling elements for stories
• 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 2-3 years of line producing a live 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
• Familiarity with iNews, DALET, VIZ, and an understanding of building program rundowns
• Knowledge and passion for current events, politics, and pop culture

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 $95,000.00-140,000.00 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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