OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Business NetworkFOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York — the business capital of the world — FBN launched in October 2007 and currently ranks among the top business channels on television. The network is available in nearly 60 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX Corporation, FBN is a unit of FOX News Media and has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for a Senior Editorial Producer to join the FOX Business team in Washington, DC. As the Senior Editorial Producer, you have excellent editorial judgment, can craft compelling reporter story ideas and pitches, and supervise the DC assignment desk’s newsgathering efforts to support reporter and show teams. A focus on both business and political news is a must.
You will be offered the following shift: Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in editorial decisions for both day-of and future stories
Build the FBN DC Bureau’s daily outlook with original content and best elements while maintaining impeccable editorial standards
Oversee the execution and development of assignment desk newsgathering and reporter stories
Facilitate effective communication between the desk, reporter teams, and shows
Communicate with talent, producers, the desk, and control rooms during breaking news
Identify and recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
Participate in daily team meetings to present and develop content
Mentor and develop staff including Assignment Editors, Desk Assistants, and Interns
Approve and edit daily and future reporter team pitches/story offers
React to breaking news, ensuring that the right content is getting to shows and the networks in the right order
Oversee the development of research packets, facts, and elements for daily reporter offers
Work hands-on with the reporter teams making sure they are receiving the necessary research and elements needed to ensure the best story offers daily
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
5+ years of newsroom experience and/or producing in the field or for a television newscast
Excellent organizational and supervisory skills as well as the ability to create an environment that fosters teamwork
Demonstrated experience with handling on-air talent and working with an assignment desk
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
Exceptional editorial and writing skills, with the ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
Ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
Strong knowledge and passion for current events, politics, and business news stories shaping the national conversation is essential
Must be flexible and willing to jump in whenever news breaks, including hours outside of usual shift
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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 $128,000.00-149,000.00 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.
