Field Producer

Fox News Media; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX News Media in Washington, D.C. seeks a Field Producer to lead editorial in the field, shaping stories from concept to air and coordinating live shots and packages.

You will pitch original ideas, gather information, arrange interviews, write scripts, and identify the strongest editorial elements to keep breaking news coverage accurate, compelling, and moving forward.

Qualifications

• Experienced journalist with excellent editorial judgment.
• Thrives in breaking news situations.
• Calm under pressure, capable of independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with reporters to develop, produce, and execute breaking news and enterprise stories
• Pitch original story ideas and identify compelling angles as news develops
• Research, write, and produce live shots and packages while working both in the field and in the newsroom
• Locate the strongest sound bites, video, and supporting elements for each story
• Monitor wires, social media, government sources, and competing news outlets for breaking developments

Job description

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 is seeking a creative, resourceful, and highly motivated Field Producer to join our Washington, D.C. Bureau. As the editorial lead in the field, you'll work closely with reporters to shape stories from concept to air. You'll pitch original story ideas, gather information, arrange interviews, write scripts, coordinate logistics, produce live shots and packages, and identify the strongest editorial elements, visuals, and sound. As news develops, you'll make quick editorial decisions, communicate timely updates to the newsroom, and ensure coverage remains accurate, compelling, and moving forward.

The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with excellent editorial judgment who thrives in breaking news situations. You are calm under pressure, confident making independent decisions, and passionate about breaking news.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with reporters to develop, produce, and execute breaking news and enterprise stories
• Pitch original story ideas and identify compelling angles as news develops
• Research, write, and produce live shots and packages while working both in the field and in the newsroom
• Locate the strongest sound bites, video, and supporting elements for each story
• Monitor wires, social media, government sources, and competing news outlets for breaking developments