Associate Producer, Weekends (R50033956)

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

Job summary

Fox News Channel is seeking a motivated and creative Associate Producer to craft compelling scripts and bold banners under tight deadlines. You will write conversational copy on a wide range of news topics and collaborate with show producers and anchors to manage live shots.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, outstanding script writing and news judgment, and a strong grasp of politics and current events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Exceptional script writing skills, news judgment, and grammar.
• Strong familiarity with major social networks (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).
• Good grasp of politics and current events.
• Experience in control room and breaking news.
• Working knowledge of iNews, VIZ, and desktop editing preferred.
• Team-player attitude and ability to meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and craft stories in a way that resonates with viewers.
• Write compelling scripts and bold banners under deadline pressure.
• Work with show producers and anchors to manage live shots and guest segments.
• Coordinate elements for your stories, including video and graphics and scour social media for elements or information the competitors missed.
• Communicate critical information with showrunners and field producers.
• Stay on top of latest editorial information, and communicate changes in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Pitch story ideas
• Includes weekend work

Skills

Script writing

News judgment

Social media

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Equivalent experience

Tools

iNews

VIZ

Desktop editing

Job description

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 DESCRIPTION

Fox News Channelis looking for a motivated and creative Associate Producer! As an Associate Producer, you 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 and passion for current events and politics. You will need to work well under constant deadline pressure.

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
• Work with various show producers and anchors to manage live shots and handle guest segments
• Coordinate elements for your stories, including video and graphics and scour social media for elements or information the competitors missed
• Communicate critical information with showrunners and field producers
• Stay on top of latest editorial information, and communicate changes in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Pitch story ideas
• Job includes both weekend days

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience.
• Exceptional script writing skills, news judgment, and grammar
• Superior understanding of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media networks and applications
• 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
• Excellent comprehension of geopolitical climate and current events
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

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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 $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.

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