Weekend Host/Producer, LiveNOW (Orlando, FL)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

LiveNOW from FOX is looking for a Weekend Host/Producer to join FOX TV Stations’ national live streaming news offering. As the Weekend Host/Producer, you will be part of the team that keeps viewers informed and engaged at all hours of the day! You’ll get the best of both worlds – hosting live, on-air coverage and driving viewer engagement while supporting other hosts behind the scenes. This flexible role is ideal for a dynamic journalist who thrives both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. You’ll balance real-time coverage of what’s happening right now with forward-thinking content presentation and finding innovative ways to help viewers find the live events and latest updates they’re looking for. LiveNOW brings viewers the most relevant and engaging live news coverage occurring right now across the country and the world. We are a team of passionate journalists and content producers seamlessly moving between the biggest events and stories as they happen to keep our audience informed. LiveNOW is always raw, live, and unfiltered, with limited commentary and no opinion. **Only applications with a reel will be considered for this position. Reels may be submitted in your application as a link or attachment. The schedule for this position will be Monday-Tuesday, Friday-Sunday. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR 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. Monitor real-time analytics to inform coverage decisions and optimize content performance. Support teammates across roles, including stepping in on-air or behind the scenes as needed. Maintain strong relationships with key contacts and sources to support coverage.

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.