Line Producer
Fox Business Network
New York, NYFull Time Job
We are looking for an experienced Line Producer to join the team in New York City! As a Line Producer, you craft great newscasts quickly but know when and how to throw out a rundown to adapt to breaking News. You have stellar communication skills, can thrive in a fast-paced breaking News environment, and are looking to grow within the company and take on more responsibilities.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Line produce and backtiming
• Assist in overseeing and rewriting copy, graphics and the cutting of VO/SOTS
• Build-fast paced, compelling newscast under deadline pressure
• Pitch and execute creative and innovative ideas for segments and guests
• Communicate needs effectively with Associate Producers, Bookers, and Production Assistants
• Write dynamic teases
• Time the show in the control and communicate with anchor clearly and effectively
• Arrange and create story placement, graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements
• Communicate with on-air talent, reporters, guests, and director to ensure show is executed properly
• Work collaboratively with show runner and show team
• Participate in editorial planning and direction of the show
• Cut video, sound, and book guests as needed
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Degree in journalism or related field
• Solid news judgment
• Strong writing skills for stories, teases, monologues, etc.
• Control room experience
• At least 3 years of newsroom experience, including control room/line producing for television newscast
• Knowledge and passion for current events, particularly financial and political news
• Exceptional editorial skills
• Ability to work under pressure, be decisive, detail oriented and meet deadlines
Additional Information
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Business Network
FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York-the business capital of the world-FBN launched in October 2007 and is the leading business network on television, topping CNBC in Business Day viewers for the second consecutive year. The network is available in more than 80 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX, FBN has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and London.