Facebook Watch Producer

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
''Fox News Update'' on the Facebook Watch Platform will focus on up-to-the-minute breaking news and the most compelling stories of the day. As the Facebook Watch Producer for Bill Hemmer Reports, you will organize strong, interesting, audience-driven coverage for Facebook. This unique opportunity allows you to combine your passion for journalism with the newest tools and unparalleled reach of digital media. You will be responsible for creating five-minute segments of original, exclusive news content for FNC on Facebook Watch. This is a project based-contract role.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pitch story ideas and segments for the Facebook Watch Platform and take ownership from conception to completion
• Find the most compelling video and photo content for segments
• Line produce news and original programming and take it live to Facebook
• Lead daily content planning and post-show meetings
• Update content as stories change, including researching, writing, and editing
• Collaborate and communicate with Senior and Executive Producers
• Coordinate and implement cross-platform promotion of Facebook Watch
• Manage regular reports on content to finance and senior leadership
• Communicate needs and issues with the designated liaison at Facebook Watch
• Promote Facebook Watch on various social media platforms
• Identify new content types and technologies that help us reach larger audiences
• Support creative processes, content development, and production

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 4+ years of experience in live television, including control room experience
• Experience as a producer/line producer for cable, broadcast, or digital programming
• Production experience in both breaking news and feature reporting
• Knowledge of Easycut
• Solid understanding of social media analytics and AEM content management system
• Strong news judgment and ability to find new and engaging ways to present information
• Exceptional writing skill, with a conversational style
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and on an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r74y58-18-118-200-197-42 in your application.