News Corp Australia to hire AFL Tonight supervising producer

News Corp Australia is seeking a new supervising producer for FOX Sports News show AFL Tonight.

The person will be in charge of the entire production at Dorcas, with the tasks including delegating assignments to Melbourne-based reporters and presenters, booking guests, managing relations with FOX Footy, and writing/editing original content for the show. They will also oversee the show’s direction and prioritise stories to be presented.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience in commercial broadcast production and editorial operations, with excellent writing/editing skills, adept time management and mentoring capabilities. A deep knowledge of AFL and major sports, including an extensive contact list, is highly considered.