Producer/Researcher, Hannity

FOX News Media is hiring a Producer/Researcher for Hannity, based in New York, New York. This role sits within the show’s editorial and production team, responsible for sourcing, verifying, and packaging research that directly feeds on-air segments in live cable news production. It’s a strong fit for a news television professional who moves comfortably between deep research work and the floor-level demands of broadcast production.

About the Role

The Producer/Researcher works inside the Hannity production team, supporting segment producers and bookers on one of cable television’s most-watched primetime news programs. Day-to-day work involves pulling and verifying facts, statistics, and source contacts against tight broadcast deadlines, then translating that material into clean, production-ready research documents. There is a defined path toward segment producing for the right candidate, making this a role with real upward movement within episodic television news.

Key Responsibilities

• Retrieve and verify news information, facts, statistics, and contacts using industry-standard broadcast research tools.
• Produce detailed research documents that break down complex political and current events topics into concise, segment-ready formats.
• Support segment producers and bookers with targeted research tied directly to scheduled and breaking news coverage.
• Monitor developing stories and adapt research priorities quickly as the live news production schedule shifts.
• Segment produce as assigned, stepping into full production responsibilities as opportunities arise within the show.
• Maintain accuracy and speed simultaneously, managing multiple research assignments across a single broadcast day.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience in television production or a dedicated research role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current events and political coverage, with a track record of working in news or cable television environments.
• Strong writing ability, specifically the kind of clear, concise output that works inside a live broadcast workflow.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple assignments under deadline pressure without dropping accuracy.
• A team-oriented approach with the ability to pivot quickly when breaking news reshapes the rundown.

Why This Role

FOX News Media reaches 200 million people monthly and FOX News Channel has ranked as the number one cable network for 20 consecutive years, which means the work done in this role has genuine scale and visibility. The position comes with a salary range of $83,000 to $115,000 annually, dependent on experience, plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off, with benefits for union-represented employees governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. For a researcher looking to grow into producing within live cable news production, this is a direct route with real structure behind it.

Apply now for the Producer/Researcher role at FOX News Media and bring your research and production skills to the Hannity team in New York.