Field Producer – DC News: Live Shots & Graphics

Fox Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX News Media in Washington, D.C. seeks a Field Producer to work with reporters, write scripts, build graphics, and deliver compelling live shots and packages under tight deadlines.

The candidate will travel on short notice, lead the field team, and balance crew needs with station requests, while maintaining strong editorial and logistical skills in fast-paced breaking news environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in a local or national newsroom.
• Experience with producing news live shots and packages both in-house and in the field.
• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international politics.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills with a focus on accuracy and proper grammar.
• Keen understanding of how to gather and disseminate news.
• Being a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, especially in breaking news situations.
• Familiarity with iNews, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Find elements, log events, identify news developments, and write scripts
• Work closely with Fox-owned affiliates to facilitate requests and answer questions on daily news stories
• Is read-in and familiar with daily developments on stories from politics and breaking news to entertainment
• Work with reporters to set up interviews, ask questions and obtain information to craft and produce live shots and packages
• Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments
• Build graphics, chyrons, and lower thirds for story delivery
• Pitch story ideas
• Work with editors to make sure we deliver visually compelling stories
• Travel, field produce, and coordinate crew movement on breaking news stories

Skills

Editorial skills

Leadership

News writing

Copy editing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelors in journalism

Tools

iNews

Outlook

Job description

FOX News Media in Washington, D.C. seeks a Field Producer to work with reporters, write scripts, build graphics, and deliver compelling live shots and packages under tight deadlines.

The candidate will travel on short notice, lead the field team, and balance crew needs with station requests, while maintaining strong editorial and logistical skills in fast-paced breaking news environments.