OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Business Network
FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York — the business capital of the world — FBN launched in October 2007 and currently ranks among the top business channels on television. The network is available in nearly 60 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX Corporation, FBN is a unit of FOX News Media and has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Fox Business Network is looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic, and motivated Greenroom Production Assistant to support programming across the network through a wide range of duties.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the greenroom, working directly with show teams to greet and keep their guests informed and content while visiting our studios
Engage and interact with high profile talent and guests, as a representative of FOX Business Network and Fox News Media
Ensure hosts/talent are armed with scripts and background materials according to each show's needs
Gather important materials and research to promptly deliver to anchors, on set talent, and guests
Monitor and react accordingly to show rundowns and breaking news alike
Pitch story ideas and work with reporters, producers, and guests to help bring those stories to air
Maintain composure and execute tasks in fast paced, fluid working environment
Stay up to date and informed on current events
Be proactive in pursuing opportunities to expand skills and knowledge of all areas of production
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Interest or knowledge in Broadcast & Business News
Internship experience in a news-related field is preferred
Strong knowledge and understanding of current events
Strong communication skills
Ability to be a self-starter and take initiative
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, holidays, 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 $18.25-25.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $15.00-20.75 annually for all other US locations. 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.