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 DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for a talented Freelance Associate Producer to join the Fox Nation long-form team. Fox Nation produces exclusive streaming documentaries, specials, and investigative, historic programming available only to subscribers. Fox Nation also includes access to exclusive live events and over 20 years of archival FNC programming unavailable elsewhere.
You are familiar with working in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing. You are highly organized and have great time management skills. You are proficient in storytelling and writing and are digitally savvy. You are looking for the next step in your career. You are a self-starter with a ''can-do'' attitude and enjoy working and collaborating with a team.
The Freelance Associate Producer works on all aspects of production from concept to completion, working with a small team of producers and production assistants to complete multiple documentary-style projects simultaneously. You may also assist with other productions such as on-location town hall and live event programming and specials. You should be able to determine, plan, and manage their day-to-day activities as well as long-term priorities regarding all aspects of the production. You must be able to start with a concept pitch and see it through to a completed project.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Researching stories, writing scripts, coordinating field shoots, finding archival video, managing rights and clearances
Pitching story ideas and writing scripts
Booking guests and conducting both on and off-camera interviews
Working with field crews to shoot interviews and additional footage
Working with editors to turn the raw footage into a completed, polished program
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Experience working on long-form production
2+ years of experience writing and producing experience at a legitimate news organization, production company, or documentary film company
Excellent writing and storytelling skills
Ability to work with others under strict pressure to meet imposed deadlines
Ability to write, edit, and proof-read quality written content
Ability to work as a part of a team
Ability to think creatively and develop new and interesting approaches to storytelling
Strong knowledge of current events and historical events
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