Associate Producer, The Bottom Line

Fox Business Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Business Network in New York is seeking an Associate Producer for The Bottom Line. You will pitch stories, write scripts, and assemble elements in a fast-paced, collaborative news room.

You should have television or similar experience, broad knowledge of business news and current events, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. A journalism degree or related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Television or similar experience required.
• Strong knowledge of news, business news, politics, and current events.
• Familiarity with popular influencers, commentators, and opinion makers.
• Ability to work collaboratively under intense deadline pressure.
• Ability to work independently and make smart decisions.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Experience in a live control room preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Pitch unique guests, stories, and segments.
• Conduct in-depth research on news stories.
• Write stories, guest intros, and banners.
• Select news-forward elements including sound, video, and graphics to help tell a story.
• Additional responsibilities based on your unique talents and abilities.

Skills

Television industry experience

News knowledge

Research skills

Collaborative teamwork

Independent decision making

Communication skills

Time management

Live control room experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox 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 DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a creative, thorough, and hardworking Associate Producer to join The Bottom Line on FOX Business. As an Associate Producer, you will be responsible for pitching stories, writing scripts, and selecting/building elements in a collaborative team environment. You're well versed in business news, politics, and current events - and innately curious about everything else. You are a clever writer and excellent researcher who sees value in discovering unique angles/approaches to stories. You thrive in fast-paced environments and remain calm under pressure.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pitch unique guests, stories, and segments
• Conduct in-depth research on news stories
• Write stories, guest intros, and banners
• Select news-forward elements including sound, video, and graphics to help tell a story
• Additional responsibilities based on your unique talents and abilities

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Prior television (or similar) experience
• Strong knowledge of news, business news, politics, and current events
• Familiarity with popular influencers, commentators, and opinion makers
• Ability to work collaboratively with others under intense deadline pressure
• Ability to work independently and make smart decisions
• Willingness to listen, learn, and grow from constructive criticism
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Experience in a live control room preferred
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study 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 $67,000.00-75,000.00 annually. 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.