Associate Producer

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

We are looking for a proactive and organized Associate Producer with strong writing, booking and video/graphics skills and great editorial judgment to join our D.C. team. As an Associate Producer you also must have stellar communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced breaking news environment, looking to grow within the company and take on more responsibilities.  This job is a position with shifts that split between 3 days working on Fox News Live and The Sunday Briefing, as well as 2 days working in the DC newsroom producing live shots.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build fast-paced newscasts

• Generate creative and innovative ideas for guest segments and pieces

• Communicate daily story development to executive producer

• Responsible for graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements

• Take part in editorial planning

• Help book guest segments/studios

• Work with reporters to set up interviews, ask questions and obtain information to craft and produce live shots

• Monitor wires, social media and other broadcast networks for news developments

• Find elements, log events, and identify news developments

YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

• 1-3 years of professional experience in a live television environment

• Ability to write effectively and creatively

• Thorough knowledge of American politics and business news

• Strong writing and copy-editing skills

• Ability to work under intense deadline pressure in a newsroom

• Flexibility to work early morning hours and weekends

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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 $67,000.00-75,000.00 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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