Line Producer, Varney & Co

Fox Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York, FBN launched in October 2007 and currently ranks among the top business channels on television, available in nearly 60 million homes across the United States. Owned by FOX Corporation, FBN is a unit of FOX News Media with bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

About the role

Varney & Co. is seeking a talented, organized, and hard-working Line Producer with strong control room experience and great editorial judgment. The ideal candidate can craft compelling newscasts quickly, adapt to breaking news, and thrive in a fast-paced environment while growing within the company.

Responsibilities

• Build fast-paced, compelling newscasts under deadline pressure
• Pitch and execute creative and innovative ideas for segments and guests
• Communicate needs effectively with Associate Producers, Bookers, and Production Assistants
• Write dynamic teases
• Time the show in the control room and communicate clearly with the anchor
• Arrange and create story placement, graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements
• Communicate with on-air talent, reporters, guests, and director to ensure proper show execution
• Work collaboratively with the showrunner and show team
• Participate in editorial planning and direction of the show
• Cut video, sound, and book guests as needed; contribute to social media as required

Requirements

• Professional experience in a live television control room environment
• Professional experience line producing in the control room
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. business news and politics
• Strong editorial judgment
• Ability to create compelling graphics for air
• Ability to work under intense deadline pressures
• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

Pay

The pay rate/range for this role is $83,000.00–110,000.00 annually, with the final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.