Host/Producer (Overnights), LiveNOW from FOX
About The Position
LiveNOW from FOX is seeking an Overnight Host/Producer to join its national live streaming news offering. This role is integral to keeping viewers informed and engaged at all hours. The position offers a blend of on-air hosting for live coverage and behind-the-scenes support for other hosts, making it ideal for a dynamic journalist comfortable in both capacities. The Host/Producer will balance real-time breaking news coverage with forward-thinking content presentation, focusing on helping viewers find live events and the latest updates. LiveNOW from FOX delivers raw, live, and unfiltered news coverage from across the country and the world, with limited commentary and no opinion, ensuring audiences are informed as stories unfold.
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 (e.g., TriCaster or similar).
- Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and think several steps ahead.
- Ability to thrive 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 required.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, weekends, and holidays as news demands.
Responsibilities
- Gather, produce, and present live coverage of breaking news and major events across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.
- Host live streams, guiding viewers through developing stories in a clear, engaging, and informative manner.
- 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, maintaining calendars and ensuring coverage is forward-looking and well-coordinated.
- Collaborate with FOX O&O stations and internal/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 strong relationships with key contacts and sources to support coverage.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan
- paid time off
- other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
