Field Producer: Live News & Field Coverage Lead

TAPP Film

United States

On-site

USD 83,000 - 100,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Job summary

FOX News Media seeks a Field Producer in our Washington D.C. Bureau to provide content for Fox stations and affiliates. The Field Producer will lead a team, write scripts, build graphics, and deliver compelling live shots and packages under tight deadlines.

Travel on short notice is required, with a flexible schedule including weekends. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in journalism or related field (or equivalent), 5 years in a newsroom, and proficiency in producing both in-house and field

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
5 years of experience in a local or national newsroom.
Experience producing news live shots and packages in-house and in the field.
Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of politics.
Strong writing and copy-editing skills with focus on accuracy.
Self-starter capable of independent work and team collaboration.
Ability to work in fast-paced breaking news environments.
Familiarity with iNews and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Find elements, log events, identify news developments, and write scripts.
Work with Fox-owned affiliates to facilitate requests and answer questions on daily news stories.
Be familiar with daily developments from politics to entertainment.
Set up interviews with reporters, ask questions, and craft live shots and packages.
Monitor wires and social media for news developments.
Build graphics, chyrons, and lower thirds for story delivery.
Pitch story ideas and work with editors for compelling stories.
Travel, field produce, and coordinate crew movement on breaking news stories.