Line Producer

This is a Full Time Job

We are looking for a Line Producer to join the FOX Weather team in NY. FOX Weather provides engaging, enriched and unique weather content that's meant to feel like a conversation with the audience. The Line Producer will be in charge of pitching unique story ideas, writing scripts, selecting/building elements, and running the morning rundown meeting. You must be a natural leader, a proven go-getter, and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of covering critical weather news. You have excellent judgment and make smart decisions in real time.

This position reports to the Executive Producer.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pitch stories daily, with topics ranging from the most important breaking weather news to features on weather-related stories of interest
• Time the show in the control room and communicate effectively with on-air meteorologists, reporters and guests in the field, other team members, and the director to ensure the newscast runs as smoothly as possible
• Flawlessly pivot during breaking weather news to work in real-time with other show team members and newsgathering resources to provide critical coverage for the audience
• Manage story placement, teases, graphics, writing, and all other production elements
• Play a key part in short and long-term content planning
• Help mentor and train new staff members
• Select live segments and previously produced content for placement in programming that supplements the live Fox Weather stream, and manage rundown of supplemental blocks

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Must have a passion for weather
• 5+ years of production experience, including 2-3 years of line producing and relevant control room experience
• Ability to work under pressure, be decisive, detail-oriented , and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with team members
• Expert level segment and show lining in iNews is paramount
• Field producing experience under adverse conditions is preferable
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere is an added bonus

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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 $84,500.00-110,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $70,400.00-91,600.00 annually for all other US locations. 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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