Coordinating News Producer

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX News Edge serves more than 175 newsrooms, providing content that is a cornerstone of local newscasts on FOX television stations across the country. We are looking for a top-notch block and Coordinating Producer who is energized by working on a broad portfolio of stories from politics and breaking news to entertainment to oversee content distribution on weekends and evenings.

This role has the following shifts: 3:00 pm to 12:00 am Wednesday to Sunday

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with producers and writers to help choose and execute the dozens of stories we feed to local newsrooms during every shift
• Lead the team during scheduled shifts, approving story selections, and be responsible for Edge's editorial content
• Take lead during breaking news; assign staff, communicate with multiple parties including upper management and make Level 2 coverage of major news available to stations
• Oversee production of news content for affiliate newscasts, digital and social media platforms
• Copy edit scripts and screen video content prior to distribution
• Pitch and produce news items for daily blocks/rundowns
• Traffic and communicate details of four ''Edge Live Channels'' which provide events and live video to client newsrooms

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 5 years of experience; preferably with some experience at the network or major market level
• Writing and producing experience at an affiliate or network level
• Exemplary news judgment and grasp of journalism best practices
• Attention to detail and excellent writing skills, spelling, and grammar
• Ability to work well with others under strict deadlines
• Strong knowledge of current events
• Willingness to work flexible hours

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Bachelor's degree

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxkbvq-18-191-13-255-42 in your application.