Line Producer, Mornings with Maria

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 is the leading business network on television, topping CNBC in Business Day viewers for the second consecutive year. The network is available in more than 80 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX, FBN has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and London.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mornings with Maria is looking for a talented, organized, and hard-working Line Producer with strong control room experience and great editorial judgment. As a Line Producer, you can craft great newscasts quickly but know when and how to throw out a rundown to adapt to breaking news. You have stellar communication skills, can thrive in a fast-paced breaking news environment, and are looking to grow within the company and take on more responsibilities.

You will be assigned the following shift: Monday thru Friday 3:00AM-12:00PM ET

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build fast-paced, compelling newscast under deadline pressure

• Pitch and execute creative and innovative ideas for segments and guests

• Communicate needs effectively with Associate Producers, Bookers, and Production Assistants

• Write dynamic teases

• Time the show in the control room and communicate with the anchor clearly and effectively

• Arrange and create story placement, graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements

• Communicate with on-air talent, reporters, guests, and director to ensure the show is executed properly

• Work collaboratively with the showrunner and show team

• Participate in editorial planning and direction of the show

• Cut video, sound, and book guests as needed

• Contribute to social media as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• At least 3 years of professional experience in a live television control room

• At least 2 years of professional experience line producing in a control room

• Thorough knowledge of U.S. business news and politics

• Strong editorial judgment

• Fast and accurate writing

• Ability to make compelling graphics for air

• Ability to work under intense deadline pressures

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.