Live Show Producer

This is a Freelance Job

FOX Nation is seeking a dynamic, experienced Freelance Producer to join the live team. To meet that demand, we are looking for a Freelance Producer, who is a self-starter with excellent editorial skills who can create compelling content for the FOX Nation audience! The ideal candidate is a seasoned writer who is detail-oriented & excellent under pressure. The Producer must have prior live-show control room experience, automation is a plus!

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage all aspects of daily live streams from pitch to platform, including descriptions and artwork
• Pitch live show ideas and guests
• Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to tell a story
• Oversee all aspects of productions including story research, scriptwriting, field shoots, obtaining archival video, and managing rights and clearances
• Coordinate with other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, marketing, field production, and media relations

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 5+ years of professional experience in a live television control room at a news organization, production company, or documentary company
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Strong and accurate writing
• Line producer experience
• Thorough knowledge of current events and politics
• Ability to travel when required
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment, working both independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to think creatively and develop new and interesting approaches to storytelling
• Willing to work nights, and weekends when needed

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