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 Live is looking for a creative, organized, and motivated individual with strong editorial and logistical skills to fill a Freelance Producer position. The Freelance Producer will pitch story ideas, write scripts, help book guests for segments, build graphics, and provide research to the show’s anchors. You have the ability to ask tough questions, get the latest elements into a story, and move content forward. Proactively seeking out additional information and pitching stories is critical to success in this position. A natural curiosity about news and strong editorial judgment is a must.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Build fast-paced newscasts
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Generate creative ideas for guest segments and pieces
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Communicate daily story development to the executive producer
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Create graphics, write, and perform other editorial and production elements
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Take part in editorial planning
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Help book guest segments/studios
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Work under tight deadlines to produce editorially and visually compelling stories
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Find elements, log events, and identify news developments
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Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments
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Pitch and execute unique stories often overlooked by other media outlets
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Identify and book knowledgeable experts for the assigned stories
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
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3-5 years of professional experience in a live television environment
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Ability to write effectively and creatively
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Thorough knowledge of domestic politics and business news
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Familiarity with daily developments on Washington-based and political stories
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Strong writing and copy-editing skills
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Ability to work under intense deadline pressure in a newsroom, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis
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Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including early morning hours and weekends
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Familiarity with various D.C. government agencies
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Keen understanding of how to set up interviews and gather news
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Ability to work independently, as well as a collaborative team player
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Knowledge of iNews, Outlook, and Dalet is a plus
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Ability to be flexible with your schedule and willing to work both weekdays 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 $35.00-50.00 per hour. We provide medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, 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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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive across many roles and markets, with benchmarking against local markets and an expressed commitment to equal pay. Total compensation is often framed as stronger when considering the full package rather than base salary alone.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as notably expansive, with substantial fully paid time for primary and secondary caregivers and additional paid caregiver leave. Leave is also described as continuing to accrue other rewards such as vacation and bonus eligibility during the leave period.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Benefits are described as extending beyond core insurance into mental health and wellbeing support, including assistance programs, mindfulness resources, ergonomic setups, and fitness-related offerings. Brand-specific lifestyle perks such as sizable product discounts are highlighted as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience.
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What We Do
We are the LEGO Group, the company behind the world’s most loved LEGO® bricks. Our brand name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”. We’ve been sparking imaginations and inspiring the builders of tomorrow since 1932. This is our mission and what motivates our colleagues around the world every day. Today, we remain proudly family-owned with headquarters in Billund, Denmark. We have regional hubs in Boston, USA; London, UK; Shanghai, China; and Singapore, as well as 7 manufacturing facilities around the world. These places are home to 28,000+ colleagues in everything from design and engineering to digital technology and marketing. Together we learn, imagine and build – creating play experiences that are sold in over 130 countries worldwide. A purposeful and responsible global brand where creativity helps to inspire builders all around the world. Just imagine being part of that!
