DC Freelance News Producer - Live Shots & Breaking Coverage

Fox; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 66.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Resumo da vaga

FOX News Media, based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Freelance Producer to develop compelling live shots and packages. You will work with reporters, editors, and bureau staff to pitch ideas, gather information, arrange interviews, write scripts, and coordinate logistics for on-air stories.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years newsroom experience, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to stay calm under pressure during breaking news. Flexibility for irregular hours is expected.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant newsroom experience or equivalent.
• Experience producing live shots, breaking news coverage, and news packages.
• Strong editorial judgment and logistical skills; familiar with national/international politics.
• Knowledge of Washington, D.C. government agencies and federal political landscape.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when breaking news dictates.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with reporters to produce live shots and packages that are visually engaging.
• Collaborate with editors to shape footage, sound, and graphics into cohesive stories.
• Recommend interview subjects and coordinate, schedule, and conduct interviews.
• Gather sound/video, log events, and flag important news developments.
• Monitor wires, social media, and other networks for breaking news and emerging stories.
• Build graphics, banners, and lower-thirds to support coverage.
• Pitch timely story ideas resonating with Fox News audience.
• Provide editorial/logistical support during breaking news and major events.

Conhecimentos

Live shot production

Editorial judgment

Story pitching

Interview coordination

Breaking news

Formação

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Ferramentas

iNews

Outlook

Dalet

Descrição da vaga

FOX News Media, based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Freelance Producer to develop compelling live shots and packages. You will work with reporters, editors, and bureau staff to pitch ideas, gather information, arrange interviews, write scripts, and coordinate logistics for on-air stories.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years newsroom experience, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to stay calm under pressure during breaking news. Flexibility for irregular hours is expected.