Breaking News Producer, The Story with Martha MacCallum

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

“The Story with Martha MacCallum” is seeking a Breaking News Producer with extensive control room experience who can write scripts as news happens, create compelling and accurate lower thirds for live events and quickly build up-to-date research on late-breaking stories.  The ideal candidate has experience writing under tight deadlines, manages pressure with composure and has solid editorial judgement. The Breaking News Producer will also step-in as back-up Line Producer on occasion.

 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write up-to-date scripts under tight deadlines
• Build compelling and concise lower thirds during live events
• Monitor multiple sources for new developments on breaking stories
• Quickly turn relevant sound, visuals, and graphics in the control room
•  

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience.
• Prior experience copy-editing
• Experience timing a live show in a control room
• Strong interest/knowledge of current events and politics
• A passion for storytelling with a strong creative drive; willingness to take risks
• Editorial confidence to execute a show roadmap
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

#LI-BC1

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 $83,000.00-116,000.00 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.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.