Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking, and creative Senior Producer to join the Outnumbered team. As the Senior Producer, you have the opportunity to craft and help create a top-rated daily news program. We are looking for a naturally independent leader, a proven go-getter, team player, and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of cable news. As the Senior Producer, you should have excellent editorial judgment, can put together compelling segments and shows, and have breaking news experience.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create the show's daily rundown with compelling content tailored to the show's format
• Oversee execution of the show, scripts, banners, and elements
• Work closely with the news industry's top talents
• Set the editorial and production standards
• React to breaking news and ensure the right content is getting on the air as news happens
• Mentor and develop show staff including Line Producers, Writers, Bookers, APs, and Production Assistants
• Collaborate and communicate with anchors and reporters to make sure they are receiving the necessary research and elements needed to ensure the best show on a daily basis
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• At least 8 years of newsroom experience and producing / line producing a television newscast
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills as well as the ability to create an environment that fosters teamwork
• Purposeful and skilled management of a control room
• Detail-oriented and the ability to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics
• Exceptional editorial skills; the ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
• Proven track record of leadership and newscast rating growth
• Experience with talent management
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent work experience
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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