Line Producer, Kudlow

Fox•New York, NY

3d•$83,000 - $105,000

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced producer with excellent communication skills to join Kudlow on FOX Business. As Line Producer, your main responsibility each day will be organizing the show’s rundown and overseeing its live production on air. This includes building the rundown, making timing decisions, and managing producer assignments. You must be assertive, detail-oriented, and a natural self-starter. You’re also an active consumer of business news with impeccable judgment and unrivaled organizational skills. Most of all, you must be an effective communicator who can serve as the main point of contact for producers during the day and talent/crew during the broadcast. You should be able to improvise and make smart decisions on-the-fly in a way that inspires the people around you to follow your lead.

Requirements

2-4 years of prior television (or similar) experience
Experience in a live control room
Experience interacting with high profile talent
Exceptional editorial skills; ability to recognize stories and elements with high potential for compelling television
Effective communication skills; ability to provide clarity and reassurance in high pressure situations
Passion for organization; ability to simplify complicated tasks under pressure
Solid base of technical skills (specifically newsroom and video editing software)
Strong interest/knowledge of business news, current events, and politics
Willingness to listen, learn and grow from constructive criticism
Understanding of audience analytics and strategies for ratings growth
Bachelor’s degree in television, journalism, or a related field

Responsibilities

Participate in editorial meetings; build and maintain the corresponding rundown throughout the day
Manage producer assignments and provide editorial guidance
Check copy, lower thirds, etc., raise red-flags early and offer solutions
Handle all aspects of pre-production (pretaped segments, package approval, reporter scripts)
Write/copy edit scripts as needed
Guide the technical crew through each element of the show using calm and clear instructions
Keep the host on time using clear and effective cues
Monitor the aesthetics of the screen to make sure visuals support the conversation
Effectively manage your own time and attention; prioritize and delegate tasks when necessary