Vice President, LiveNOW

Fox•Lake Mary, FL

26d•$200,000 - $225,000

About The Position

LiveNOW from FOX, the national live streaming news channel powered by FOX TV Stations, is looking for a Vice President to join the team. LiveNOW brings viewers the most relevant and engaging live news coverage occurring right now across the country and the world. As the Vice President of LiveNOW, you are a versatile leader who can balance editorial excellence, operational vigor, technical fluency and team leadership. In this role you will not only set the direction for the team, but you will also roll up your sleeves to ensure that LiveNOW exceeds viewer expectations every day!

Requirements

7–10+ years of leadership experience in news, digital media, or live content environments
Proven success managing large, diverse teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven operations
Strong editorial judgment with deep a understanding of live and breaking news coverage
Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across content, operations, and technology
Deep knowledge of digital video production, live streaming workflows, and publishing platforms
Exceptional leadership abilities and decision-making skills
Superior communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills
Experience leading national or large-scale streaming news products
Background working with distributed or remote teams across multiple locations
Demonstrated track record of growing digital audiences and optimizing performance through data
Previous budgeting experience and strong attention to detail
Ability to work varied hours which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays—depending on breaking news and live coverage needs
BA/BS degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field

Responsibilities

Lead all daily and ongoing operations of LiveNOW, ensuring consistent, high-quality live news coverage for a 24/7 news operation
Build, lead and mentor a passionate, high-performing team that includes editorial, production and operations
Foster a culture of innovation, empowerment and collaboration, while ensuring the entire team stays accountable to viewer expectations and standards to support continuous growth
Manage team workflows and schedules to ensure non-stop live coverage around the clock
Partner with the SVP, Digital Content & LiveNOW to translate strategic vision into executable plans and measurable outcomes
Manage budgets and resources responsibly, aligning investments with operational priorities and growth goals
Uphold and evolve LiveNOW’s brand promise to viewers: Always raw, live and unfiltered, with limited commentary and no opinion
Ensure superior news judgment, editorial standards, and real-time decision-making during breaking news and major events
Coach and develop digital journalists and producers to it as easy as possible for viewers to watch live with us
Collaborate closely with owned-and-operated stations and FOX partners to leverage local resources and other relevant live content
Maintain deep understanding of the technical requirements of live streaming news, including production workflows, live video publishing, and distribution platforms
Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure LiveNOW’s tools, infrastructure, and workflows support scale, reliability, and innovation
Collaborate with marketing, distribution, and partnerships teams to optimize platform presence and viewer experience across all partners
Own audience growth, engagement, and performance optimization in alignment with broader digital objectives.
Monitor analytics and performance data, translating insights into actionable improvements across content, programming, and operations.
Lead internal communications to highlight information for daily/weekly/monthly TVT, successes, and growth opportunities