Senior Producer, The Big Show

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and creative Senior Producer to join The Big Show team. As the Senior Producer, you have the opportunity to craft and help create a brand new weekend program on FOX News Channel. We are looking for a natural leader, a proven go-getter and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of television. As the Senior Producer, you have excellent editorial judgment, can put together compelling segments and shows, and have breaking news experience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in editorial decisions for content for the show
• In collaboration with senior executives, drive future show planning
• Work closely with rotating talent from week to week
• Set the editorial and production standards and provide leadership in the control room
• React to breaking news and ensure the right content is getting on the air as news happens
• Oversee research packets and facts for day of air
• Mentor and develop show staff including Line Producer and APs
• Work hands-on with hosts making sure they are receiving the necessary research and elements needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• At least 8 years of newsroom experience and producing / line producing a television newscast
• Experience with talent management
• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics
• Proven track record of leadership and newscast ratings growth
• Exceptional editorial skills; ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills as well as the ability to create an environment that fosters teamwork
• Decisive and skilled management of a control room
• Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1861e-3-149-26-246-42 in your application.