Associate Producer, DC Bureau

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated Associate Producer to join our Washington, D.C., bureau. The Associate Producer will work closely with reporters to craft compelling story pitches, gather video and audio elements, obtain information, and conduct interviews—setting reporters up for success on both next-day and future stories. The ideal candidate is flexible, possesses strong editorial and logistical skills, and has a natural curiosity about the news.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generates story ideas for D.C. bureau coverage that inform, educate, and inspire the Fox audience

• Writes creative, attention-grabbing story pitches on behalf of reporters

• Identifies ways to add depth to stories through unusual or compelling elements

• Performs extensive research on story topics to ensure all available facts are presented

• Flags and addresses questionable points in story pitches written by others

• Ensures reporters meet story pitch deadlines

• Jumps into the editorial role across various beats when necessary

• Helps reporters set up interviews, gather elements, and build out stories for live shots, packages, or political pieces

• Live produces reporter hits when the newsroom faces staffing shortages

• Enhances overall D.C. Bureau storytelling through strong editorial judgment and collaboration

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• At least 2 years of experience in the journalism field

• Availability and willingness to work outside normal business hours as needed

• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news and shifting editorial priorities

• Ability to travel when needed

• A valid U.S. driver’s license

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $67,000.00-70,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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