Senior Producer - Fox & Friends

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Fox News Channel is looking for an experienced and dynamic Afternoon Senior Producer to join the #1 national cable news morning program, Fox & Friends. As Afternoon Senior Producer, you play a pivotal role in planning guests and topics for the show the night before and overseeing our team of PM producers. 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 the morning team and follow through on the vision for the show throughout the day. 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 shows rundown for the next day, complete with creative topics and guests
• Facilitate effective communication with the show's morning team, producers, and bookers
• 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

• 5+ years of newsroom experience, including producing and line producing a television newscast
• Demonstrated experience with handling on-air talent
• Exceptional editorial and writing skills
• 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
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience