Host/Producer
LiveNow from Fox
Phoenix, AZThis is a Full Time Job
Weekend Host/Producer, LiveNOW (Phoenix, AZ)
**Only applications with a reel will be considered for this position. Reels may be submitted in your application as a link or attachment.
The schedule for this position will be Monday-Tuesday, Friday-Sunday.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Gather, produce, and present live coverage of breaking news and major events across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.
• Host live streams, guiding viewers through developing stories in a clear, engaging, and informative manner.
• Research, plan, and build editorial coverage, including booking guests, coordinating interviews, and preparing for upcoming news events.
• Manage live video production elements including switching, graphics, and stream execution.
• Monitor live feeds, wires, social media, and newsgathering tools to identify breaking news and emerging stories.
• Execute and evolve the editorial plan, maintaining calendars and ensuring coverage is forward-looking and well-coordinated.
• Collaborate with FOX O&O stations and internal/external partners to source live video, interviews, and content.
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial decision-making while upholding journalistic standards.
• Monitor real-time analytics to inform coverage decisions and optimize content performance.
• Support teammates across roles, including stepping in on-air or behind the scenes as needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with key contacts and sources to support coverage.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Strong knowledge of current events and a deep understanding of how audiences consume news across digital platforms.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and confidently both on-air and behind the scenes in a fast-paced, unscripted breaking news environment.
• Excellent editorial judgment, research skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience with digital news production, live streaming workflows, and newsroom technologies (e.g., TriCaster or similar).
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and think several steps ahead.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and pivot quickly as news develops.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in newsgathering tools, social media, and digital analytics platforms.
• On-camera hosting or reporting experience required.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, weekends, and holidays as news demands.
Salary/Benefits
$75,000 - $85,000 /year USD
Final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
Additional Information
FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including affiliates in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen of these stations are FOX Network affiliates, producing approximately 1,300 hours of local news weekly. The company also offers FOX LOCAL, a free ad-supported digital and streaming product that extends news, weather, and local content across connected TV and mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX, a key part of the FTS portfolio, is the only national streaming service that provides live news coverage 24/7, delivering breaking news and events as they happen without scripts or anchors, focusing on raw, unfiltered reporting.
