Senior News Producer
LiveNOW from FOX
Phoenix, AZThis is a Full Time Job
We're hiring a Senior Producer to join the team behind LiveNOW from FOX, FOX TV Stations' national live streaming news channel.
As a Senior Producer, you will serve as an editorial leader for our team and take an active role in boosting the quality of our product while championing the LiveNOW mission. If you describe yourself as a tech-savvy multitasker obsessed with news and producing it differently, this is your opportunity to create compelling content in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
With your guidance, you will help take LiveNOW's content to the next level!
This position is based in LiveNOW's West Coast newsroom located in Phoenix, Arizona.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Take a hands-on role in producing relevant, timely, live coverage of breaking news and major news events for all digital platforms.
• Lead editorial decisions and ensure content meets editorial standards while staying on top of current news, events, and industry news.
• Monitor video feeds, social media, and other newsgathering tools for fresh, live content and the latest information.
• Contribute to coverage plans of major stories and live events to drive viewer engagement.
• Support the development of other producers as you ensure a positive work environment and mentor them.
• Actively participate in training news staff on all technical, editorial, and presentation aspects of LiveNOW.
• Work closely with LiveNOW leadership to develop and adjust producer workflows as needed.
• Support LiveNOW's efforts to cultivate relationships with key players at FTS O&O stations and other internal or external partners.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 3-5 years of experience leading the planning and producing of live news content, including breaking news on digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
• BA/BS degree preferably in Journalism, Communications or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of technical aspects of digital news production, including live streaming and video publishing
• Prior experience leading and developing, with a track record of taking ownership to successfully deliver key projects or initiatives.
• Superior news judgment, strong attention to detail, and impeccable organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment under deadline pressures.
• Proficient in social media, SEO, and various tools used for web-based newsgathering, content creation, and digital analytics.
• Varied hours including regular weekend and evening shifts, and holidays as required.
Salary/Benefits
$85,000 - $95,000 /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's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, FOX LOCAL, extends news, weather, and local content across connected TV and mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX enhances the FTS portfolio as a national streaming service providing live, unfiltered news coverage 24/7, focusing on breaking news and events as they happen, with limited commentary and no opinion. LiveNOW aims to redefine news delivery in the digital era, offering audiences real-time coverage of significant events across multiple platforms.
