About the Role
FOX 7 Austin is seeking a high-energy, quick-thinking Morning Show Producer to steer our fast-paced, one-hour late morning live broadcast, which relies on organic conversation, real-time breaking news, live field reporters, and dynamic guest interviews.
Responsibilities
- Line produce a daily, fast-paced one-hour unscripted show—seamlessly orchestrating live feeds, field reporters, and guest segments in real time.
- Talk in the anchors' and reporters' ears to guide conversations, manage segment timings, hit commercial breaks, and direct talent without relying on a pre-written script.
- Source top local trends, pitch hot topics, and book engaging guests (from local newsmakers and artists to Austin cultural icons).
- React instantly to breaking news, switching live field feeds and re-ordering segment priorities on the spot.
- Work with our digital team to push top unscripted interview moments, live streams, and show highlights directly to FOX7Austin.com and social channels.
Requirements
- 2+ years of line producing or live show experience in TV, talk radio, or live digital broadcasting.
- Exceptional ear-in-ear communication, control room leadership, and flawless timing skills under high-pressure, unscripted conditions.
- A deep pulse on Austin culture, news, and community dynamics to keep topics relevant and engaging.
- Technical familiarity with ENPS, live field feeds (LiveU/Dejero), and digital news tools.
Skills
- Live TV production
- Unscripted broadcasting
- Control room leadership
- Guest booking
- Breaking news adaptation
- Digital content distribution
- ENPS
- LiveU
- Dejero
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $26.50-27.62 per hour
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision
- Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
About the Company
- FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S.
- These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago).
- Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network.
- In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.
- These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
