Freelance Associate Producer, America's Newsroom

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

America’s Newsroom is looking for a motivated and creative Freelance Associate Producer. In this position, you will write compelling and conversational copy about a wide variety of news topics. You should have exceptional script writing skills and impeccable grammar. You will need to work well under constant deadline pressure with strong news judgment and a deep knowledge of the stories that drive the day.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Write compelling scripts and bold banners under deadline pressure 

• Work with various show producers to manage reporter live shots and handle guest segments 

• Coordinate your story scripts with elements, including video and graphics

• Communicate critical information with showrunners and field producers 

• Stay on top of the latest editorial information, and communicate changes in a fast-paced atmosphere 

• Pitch story ideas 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED 

• At least 3 years of major market newsroom experience 

• Exceptional script writing skills, grammar and editorial judgment

• Superior understanding of social media networks and applications 

• Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics and current events 

• Substantial control room and breaking news experience 

• Working knowledge of iNews, VIZ, and desktop editing preferred 

• Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments 

• Excellent comprehension of geopolitical climate and current events  

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

• Flexibility to work day/night/weekend shifts as required

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 $27.00-33.65 per hour. 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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