Line Producer, Big Money in the Morning

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Business Network
FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York — the business capital of the world — FBN launched in October 2007 and currently ranks among the top business channels on television. The network is available in nearly 60 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX Corporation, FBN is a unit of FOX News Media and has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced producer with excellent communication skills to join Big Money in the Morning with FOX Business. As Line Producer, your primary responsibility each day will be translating the editorial “vision” for the show into an organized rundown and overseeing its live production on air. This includes building the rundown, making timing decisions, and copyediting producer assignments. You must be assertive, detail-oriented, inquisitive, and a natural self-starter. You’re also an active consumer of political and business news with impeccable judgment and unrivaled organizational skills. Most of all, you must be an effective communicator who can serve as the main point of contact for producers during the day and talent/crew during the broadcast. You should be able to improvise and make smart decisions on-the-fly in a way that inspires the people around you to follow your lead.
You will be offered the following shift:
Monday-Friday, 2:00 AM, ET - 10:00 AM, ET
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and maintain the corresponding rundown throughout the morning
Provide editorial guidance to producers
Copyediting all scripts, lower thirds, elements, etc.; Raise red flags early and offer solutions
Write all teases and handle promo elements for the show
Produce segments as needed
Guide the technical crew through each element of the show using calm and clear instructions
Keep the hosts on time using clear and effective cues
Monitor the aesthetics of the screen to make sure visuals support the conversation
Effectively manage your own time and attention; prioritize and delegate tasks when necessary
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
3-5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
Experience in a live control room
Experience interacting with high-profile talent
Exceptional editorial skills; ability to recognize stories and elements with high potential for compelling television
Effective communication skills; ability to provide clarity and reassurance in high-pressure situations
Passion for organization; ability to simplify complicated tasks under pressure
Solid base of technical skills (specifically newsroom and video editing software)
Strong interest/knowledge of business news, current events, and politics
Willingness to listen, learn and grow from constructive criticism
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
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 $83,000.00-108,000.00 annually. 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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