OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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 DESCRIPTIONFOX Nation is seeking a dynamic, experienced Freelance Producer to join the live team. The FOX Nation live team is leading the industry in the streaming wars with coverage nearly 24/7 and seven days a week. To meet that demand, we are looking for a Freelance Producer, who is a self-starter with excellent editorial skills who can create compelling content for the FOX Nation audience! The ideal candidate is a seasoned writer who is detail-oriented & excellent under pressure. The Producer must have prior live-show control room experience, automation is a plus!
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all aspects of daily live streams from pitch to platform, including descriptions and artwork
Pitch live show ideas and guests
Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to tell a story
Oversee all aspects of productions including story research, scriptwriting, field shoots, obtaining archival video, and managing rights and clearances
Coordinate with other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, marketing, field production, and media relations
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
5+ years of professional experience in a live television control room at a news organization, production company, or documentary company
Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Strong and accurate writing
Line producer experience
Thorough knowledge of current events and politics
Ability to travel when required
Excellent communication skills
Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment, working both independently and as a part of a team
Ability to think creatively and develop new and interesting approaches to storytelling
Willing to work nights, and weekends when needed
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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 $35.00-48.79 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.View more detail about FOX Benefits.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional experience in a live television control room
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
- Strong and accurate writing
- Line producer experience
- Thorough knowledge of current events and politics
- Ability to travel when required
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment
- Ability to think creatively and develop new storytelling approaches
- Willing to work nights and weekends when needed
Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fox Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Fox Corporation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and fair in several roles and locations, with statements that the company pays well. Feedback suggests compensation aligns with market expectations for many employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health programs, and preventive care access. Feedback suggests plan options and design contribute to a strong benefits experience.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.
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What We Do
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.
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