Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for Line Producers to join the FOX Weather team!
FOX Weather is a weather service that provides critical information through cutting-edge products, a go-to for audiences who seek trusted weather news and voices. A cross-divisional initiative built upon FOX's expansive resources and trusted meteorologists, FOX Weather provides audiences with engaging, enriched, customized weather content and information on all platforms.
As a Line Producer, you have the opportunity to help craft FOX Weather programming. The Line Producer will strategically work in partnership with our show team leadership and on-air meteorologists to create the most compelling content for the FOX Weather audience. We are looking for a natural leader, a proven go-getter, and someone who can rise to the occasion under stressful demands covering critical weather news. You have excellent judgment and make smart decisions in real time. This position reports to an Executive Producer.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pitch stories on a daily basis, with topics ranging from the most important breaking weather news to features on weather-related stories of interest
• Time the show in the control room and communicate effectively with on-air meteorologists, reporters, guests in the field, other team members, and the director to ensure the newscast runs as smoothly as possible
• Must flawlessly pivot during breaking weather news to work in real-time with other show team members and newsgathering resources to provide critical coverage for the audience
• Responsible for story placement, teases, graphics, writing, and all other production elements
• Play a key part in short and long-term content planning
• Help mentor and train new staff members
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• At least 5 years of production experience, including 2-3 years of line producing and relevant control room experience
• Ability to work under pressure, be decisive, detail-oriented, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with team members
• Must be available and willing to work all shifts
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Must have a passion for weather
• Experience working with Ross Automation
• Experience working in weather and weather forecasting systems
• Degree in Journalism or related field
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2yj45-34-203-242-200-42 in your application.