Host/Producer (Overnights), LiveNOW from FOX

Job Details

About the role

LiveNOW from FOX is seeking an Overnight Host/Producer to join its national live streaming news offering. The role combines on-air hosting of live coverage with behind-the-scenes support.

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.
• Maintain strong relationships with key contacts and sources to support coverage.

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.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred. On-camera hosting or reporting experience is required.

Benefits

This role is 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.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually. 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.

Schedule

The role requires flexibility to work varied hours, weekends, and holidays as news demands.