Field Producer

MFI Technologies Incorporated; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News in Chicago is seeking a Freelance Field Producer to cover major stories from the Chicago Bureau, including breaking news, initiative stories, and special events.

This role demands strong writing, extensive field production experience, and the ability to shoot video and operate LiveU, with willingness to travel and work long hours on short notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years' experience as reporter, writer, producer, and/or editor at a news organization.
• Extensive field production experience.
• Strong writing skills.
• Extensive edit room experience.
• Production experience in breaking news, and feature reporting.
• Ability to shoot video and operate LiveU.
• Willingness to travel and work long hours, including weekends with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Cover major stories including breaking news, initiative stories, and special events.

Skills

Strong writing

Field production

Breaking news

Feature reporting

Video shooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

LiveU

Job description

Fox News is looking for a Freelance Field Producer to work in the Chicago Bureau. As a Freelance Field Producer, you will cover major stories including breaking news, initiative stories, and special events.

Field Producer

Role Type: Freelance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3 years' experience as a reporter, writer, producer, and/or editor at a news organization
• Extensive field production experience
• Strong writing skills
• Extensive experience in edit room
• Production experience in breaking news, and feature reporting
• Ability to shoot video and operate LiveU
• Willingness to travel and work long hours, including weekends with short notice