Freelance Host/Producer, LiveNOW (Orlando or Phoenix)

Fox•Lake Mary, FL

About The Position

LiveNOW from FOX is seeking Freelance Host/Producers to join FOX TV Stations’ national live-streaming news offering. The role combines hosting live, on-air coverage and driving viewer engagement with supporting other hosts behind the scenes. The Host/Producer presents real-time coverage while helping audiences find live events and current updates. LiveNOW provides raw, live, and unfiltered coverage of breaking news and events, with limited commentary and no opinion. Applicants must submit a reel as a link or attachment to be considered.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of current events and a deep understanding of how audiences consume news across digital platforms.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and confidently both on-air and behind the scenes in a fast-paced, unscripted breaking news environment.
Excellent editorial judgment, research skills, and attention to detail.
Experience with digital news production, live-streaming workflows, and newsroom technologies such as TriCaster or similar.
Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and think several steps ahead.
Ability to work under pressure and pivot quickly as news develops.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in newsgathering tools, social media, and digital analytics platforms.
On-camera hosting or reporting experience.
Flexibility to work varied hours, weekends, and holidays as news demands.
A reel is required for consideration and may be submitted as a link or attachment.

Responsibilities

Gather, produce, and present live coverage of breaking news and major events across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.
Host live streams and guide viewers through developing stories clearly, engagingly, and informatively.
Research, plan, and build editorial coverage, including booking guests, coordinating interviews, and preparing for upcoming news events.
Manage live video production elements, including switching, graphics, and stream execution.
Monitor live feeds, wires, social media, and newsgathering tools to identify breaking news and emerging stories.
Execute and evolve the editorial plan, maintain calendars, and ensure coverage is forward-looking and well-coordinated.
Collaborate with FOX O&O stations and internal and external partners to source live video, interviews, and content.
Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial decision-making while upholding journalistic standards.
Monitor real-time analytics to inform coverage decisions and optimize content performance.
Support teammates across roles, including stepping in on-air or behind the scenes as needed.
Maintain relationships with key contacts and sources to support coverage.