Single Operator Directing Producer, Fox Weather

Job Description

FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel's expansive newsgathering units & FOX Television Stations' added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, and more than 100,000 HD cameras located around the country, the service offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. FOX Weather is available via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on IOS and Android devices, as well as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, through FOX's Connected TV Apps.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and self-motivated individual to join the Fox Weather team as a Producer/Director! This exciting, innovative hybrid role will see you at the helm of your show's production from beginning to end. The position is perfect for someone who is passionate about producing engaging weather news and who possesses the leadership skills and vision necessary to direct inside the control room. The ideal candidate will be able to learn quickly, make decisive editorial decisions, work efficiently across multiple software platforms, and multitask effectively within a high-pressure environment.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Help drive content development and production for FOX Weather streaming primetime
• Collaborate closely with on-air meteorologists to create compelling weather programming, while managing the production workflow with efficiency.
• Respond rapidly with weather-driven editorial decisions to deliver urgent weather alerts and news.
• Oversee the management of timing, audio levels, and the operation of automated technical directing software during broadcasts.
• Work in tandem with the technical team to prepare the control room and studio prior to going on air.
• Be prepared to handle a variety of tasks, no matter the scale; tasks range from cutting video to directing the show, all while ensuring a visually captivating and brisk-paced program.
• Participate in daily team meetings to develop strategies for FOX Weather programming
• React to breaking weather news and ensure content is being covered as news happens
• Support planning future coverage in anticipation of high-profile events
• Work in partnership with newsgathering resources to ensure the best content from internal partners and external sources is highlighted in our coverage
• Provide feedback on FOX Weather user experiences

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of professional programming and production experience, rundown management, and live control room skills
• Strong editorial judgement and ability to write/copy-edit clear, accurate and informative scripts
• Experience with talent management
• Knowledge of weather and meteorology, including forecasting tools and technology
• Experience in local and national news and current affairs, and breaking news
• Decisive and skilled management of a control room
• Strong ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills, as well as the ability to create a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork
• Enthusiasm for getting new products and platforms going and the creative energy to ignite great ideas and highly motivate direct reports and staff
• Excellent communication skills, a great collaborative spirit, and the ability to work under intense deadline pressure
• Must have a passion for weather - weather experience is a plus!

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $95,000.00-154,000.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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