Freelance Host/Producer, LiveNOW (Orlando or Phoenix)

Fox Corporation•Orlando, FL

4d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

LiveNOW from FOX is seeking Freelance Host/Producers to join FOX TV Stations’ national live-streaming news team. The role combines on-air hosting and viewer engagement with behind-the-scenes production support. The Host/Producer covers breaking news and events in real time while planning and presenting content that helps viewers find live events and timely updates. LiveNOW provides raw, live, unfiltered coverage 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 understanding of how audiences consume news across digital platforms.
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently 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, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and think ahead.
Ability to thrive under pressure and pivot quickly as news develops.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency with 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 submitted as a link or attachment; applications without a reel will not be considered.

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 coordinated.
Collaborate with FOX-owned-and-operated 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, stepping in on-air or behind the scenes as needed.
Maintain strong relationships with key contacts and sources to support coverage.