Senior Producer, Weekends

Posted One Month Ago
Be an Early Applicant
New York, NY, USA
In-Office
114K-135K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Leads weekend cable news production, including editorial decisions, breaking-news coverage, show and segment development, newsroom standards, control-room management, research oversight, and staff supervision. Manages and mentors producers, writers, bookers, and production assistants while collaborating with executive producers, anchors, and reporters. Requires strong editorial judgment, current-events knowledge, leadership, talent-management experience, and the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Summary Generated by Built In

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and creative Senior Producer to join our weekend news team. You are a natural leader, a proven go-getter and someone who can rise to the occasion under the stressful demands of cable news.  As the Senior Producer, you have excellent editorial judgment, can put together compelling segments and shows and have breaking news experience. 

You will be offered the following shift (shifts may changed based on needs):

6am-3pm ET Wed-Friday

9am-5pm ET Saturday & Sunday

OFF Monday & Tuesday


A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in editorial decisions for content for the show – day of and future 
  • Set the editorial and production standards and provide leadership in the newsroom 
  • Manage team, which includes overseeing the Senior Booker, Line Producer, Writers, Elements Producer and Production Assistant 
  • 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 Producers, Writers, Bookers and Production Assistants 
  • Work hands-on with executive producers, anchors and reporters making sure they are receiving the necessary research and elements needed to ensure the best show on a daily basis 
  • Work with members of the team to share content as well as pitches and ideas 

  

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • 8+ Years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
  • 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 is required 
  • You must be detail-oriented and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines 
  • Knowledge and passion for current events and politics is essential 
  • Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television 
  • Proven track record of leadership and newscast ratings growth 
  • Experience with talent management 
  • Degree in Journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Willingness and flexibility to work both days of the weekend as well as three days during the traditional workweek

#LI-BC1

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $114,000.00-135,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
  • Excellent organizational and managerial skills
  • Ability to foster teamwork
  • Decisive and skilled management of a control room
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
  • Knowledge and passion for current events and politics
  • Exceptional editorial skills and ability to identify stories with strong television potential
  • Proven track record of leadership and newscast ratings growth
  • Experience with talent management
  • Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Willingness and flexibility to work both weekend days and three traditional weekdays

Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fox Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Fox Corporation.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare and wellness programs are described as broad, including multiple medical plans, dental and vision, mental-health resources, and telemedicine, with employee costs reportedly favorable versus national averages. Feedback suggests these offerings are a strong element of the overall package for eligible employees.
  • Retirement Support — 401(k) plans with company contributions and matching, plus Roth and post-tax options, are highlighted as strengths. Some materials also note additional match opportunities tied to student-loan repayments, reinforcing retirement as a competitive pillar.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and backup care (including for elders and pets) are emphasized. These programs signal a comprehensive approach to family support.

Fox Corporation Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,001 Employees

What We Do

Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.

Similar Jobs

Comcast Logo Comcast

Account Manager

Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment
Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
115000 Employees
85K-128K Annually

Comcast Logo Comcast

Senior Analyst, Revenue Planning and Insights

Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment
Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
115000 Employees
85K-127K Annually

Comcast Logo Comcast

Sr. Manager, Software Engineering- ONSITE in Reston, VA or New York, NY- FreeWheel

Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment
Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
115000 Employees
164K-268K Annually

Liberty Mutual Insurance Logo Liberty Mutual Insurance

Inside Sales Representative

Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Insurance • Marketing Tech • Software • Analytics
Remote or Hybrid
12 Locations
40000 Employees
45K-85K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Hedra Thumbnail
Software • News + Entertainment • Marketing Tech • Generative AI • Enterprise Web • Digital Media • Consumer Web
San Francisco, CA
14 Employees
Bankrate Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Consumer Web • Digital Media • Fintech • Marketing Tech • Software • Financial Services
US
160 Employees
Golden Pet Brands Thumbnail
Digital Media • eCommerce • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Pet • Retail • Social Media
El Segundo, California
567 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account