Coordinating Producer

Fox Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 102,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox News Edge in Washington is seeking a Coordinating Producer to lead a broad portfolio of political and breaking news stories for local and network coverage.

You will collaborate with producers, correspondents and field crews, oversee breaking news execution, and coordinate with Edge managers in New York on editorial direction while ensuring top quality scripts and video.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience; network or major market preferred.
• Writing and producing experience at affiliate or network level.
• Exemplary news judgment and journalism best practices.
• Attention to detail and strong writing, spelling, grammar.
• Ability to work well under strict deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of current events.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with producers and correspondents to select and distribute stories to local newsrooms.
• Lead during breaking news, coordinating with upper management and field crews.
• Coordinate with Edge managers in New York on daily coverage and editorial direction.
• Copy edit scripts and screen video content prior to distribution.
• Respond to breaking news and manage field coverage logistics and editorial execution.
• Act as liaison with Washington bureau management to plan station requests and cut-ins.

Skills

Experience in news production

Strong writing skills

Editorial judgment

Team collaboration

Knowledge of current events

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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 Edge serves more than 175 newsrooms, providing content that is a cornerstone of local newscasts on FOX television stations across the country. We are looking for a top-notch Coordinating Producer who is energized by working on a broad portfolio of political and breaking news stories to lead our Washington-based coverage.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with producers and correspondents to help choose and execute the stories we feed to local newsrooms from Washington.
• Take the lead during breaking news; communicating with multiple parties including upper management, producers, correspondents and field crew to ensure execution of coverage.
• Collaborate with Edge managers in New York to plan daily coverage and determine editorial direction for stories.
• Copy edit scripts and screen video content prior to distribution.
• Be available to respond to breaking news, actively engaging in logistical, technical, and editorial execution of field coverage.
• Serve as Fox News Edge’s primary liaison with Washington bureau management to plan and execute station requests as well as production of cut-ins for FOX Broadcast Network affiliates.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5 years of experience; preferably with some experience at the network or major market level
• Writing and producing experience at an affiliate or network level
• Exemplary news judgment and grasp of journalism best practices
• Attention to detail and excellent writing skills, spelling, and grammar
• Ability to work well with others under strict deadlines
• Strong knowledge of current events
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Bachelor’s degree

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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 $102,000.00-130,000.00 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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