Fox Business seeks executive producer for “Mornings with Maria”

Fox Business is looking for a talented Executive Producer to join the team. As the Executive Producer, you are responsible for overseeing content for a three-hour morning cable television news program. You work hand in hand with the host, the show team and management to facilitate a successful production and create a positive work environment for the entire team.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the editorial point person throughout build of the show up into the Control Room until the end of the show
Frame compelling story lines and pick the best sound and elements for each segment top to bottom
Copy edit scripts throughout the entire broadcast including changing them throughout the live broadcast if necessary
Work directly with host regarding show content
Help coordinate special projects
Look ahead at guest segment ideas
Manage and mentor staff and monitor staff development
Conduct annual reviews
Oversee staff calendar/backup roles
Provide staff with daily ratings analysis
Communicate with management about rundown/guest issues/staff issues
Coordinate with media relations on stories, big guests, big events

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

8+ years’ experience producing at a local station or News network
Base knowledge and experience in business News
2+ years’ experience as a Senior Producer in a professional live news environment
Ability to execute live segments including breaking News
Ability to work all hours and days as breaking News requires
Ability to travel with the host to road shows when required
Possess technical skills, strategic thinking/decision making, and be a team player
Ability to copy edit scripts for air
Ability to handle daily script deadline pressure
Ability to react to breaking news with instant programming ideas
Exceptional editorial skills
Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.