News Producer and Planner

This is a Full Time Job

We're hiring a Producer/Planner to join the team behind LiveNOW from FOX, FOX Television Stations' national live-streaming news product.

Based in LiveNOW's East Coast newsroom at FOX 35 Orlando and reporting to the Executive Producer, the Producer/Planner will research and plan coverage, book live guests, coordinate incoming content, and produce live coverage of breaking news and important events. We're looking for a resourceful, dependable, highly organized journalist with strong news judgment who can anticipate coverage needs, build relationships, and thrive in a fast-moving newsroom.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research, gather, curate, and produce timely original content, including breaking news and live coverage of major events, for digital, social, streaming, and broadcast platforms nationwide.
• Help execute the editorial plan and coordinate coverage with FOX owned-and-operated stations and other internal and external partners.
• Coordinate live video feeds, interviews, reporter hits, and other content for LiveNOW coverage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key contacts across FOX stations and partner organizations.
• Monitor live video feeds, newsgathering tools, social media, and other sources to identify developing stories, fresh content, and breaking information.
• Maintain and continuously update the editorial calendar to support short- and long-term coverage planning.
• Research upcoming events and anticipate coverage and resource needs.
• Pitch relevant and compelling story ideas.
• Stay current on breaking news, major stories, and events across the U.S. and internationally.
• Monitor real-time audience analytics and use insights to inform coverage decisions.
• Maintain high journalistic and editorial standards.
• Fill in for Digital Journalists as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 3+ years of experience producing news content preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Strong news judgment and a thorough understanding of journalistic standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of digital news production, including live streaming and video publishing.
• Proficiency with web-based newsgathering, content creation, and digital analytics tools.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and their use in newsgathering and news distribution.
• Ability to remain composed, accurate, and effective during breaking news and other high-pressure situations.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with newsroom teams, FOX stations, and internal and external partners.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• On-camera hosting or reporting experience is a plus.