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 Media is hiring a freelance Associate Producer to support Fox News Channel’s daytime shows. This exciting opportunity will expose you to every facet of news while working in a fast-paced environment. The Freelance Associate Producer will write compelling and conversational copy on a wide variety of news topics. You have exceptional script writing skills and impeccable grammar. Your news judgment is exemplary, and you have knowledge of an passion for current events and politics. You will need to work well under constant deadline pressure. This role can help propel you to a lasting career in cable news.

You will be offered the following shift:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM ET - 4:00 PM ET

Saturday: 6:30 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET

Sunday: 7:00 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and craft stories in a way that resonates with our viewers

Write compelling scripts and bold banners under deadline pressure

Coordinate elements for your stories, including video and graphics

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

Pitch story ideas

Job includes both weekend days

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

2 years of news production experience on a national level

Exceptional script writing skills, news judgment, and grammar

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

A bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience

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 $30.00-36.05 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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