Job Number: R50026900
Brand: Fox Business Network
Job Type: Editorial, News, Production
Location Type: Onsite
Experience Level: Experienced Hires
Location: New York, New York
Job Posting Date: September 30, 2024
We are looking for an experienced producer with excellent communication skills to join The Bottom Line with Dagen McDowell & Sean Duffy 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.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and maintain the corresponding rundown throughout the day, this includes updating it regularly throughout the day as the show evolves with the news of the day
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 prior live television (or similar) experience
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent 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
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