Field Producer, O&O

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

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

Flexibility to travel, strong editorial and leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate with Fox affiliates are essential. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field and at least five years of newsroom experience, with proven ability to manage breaking news coverage and multi-task

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
• 5 years of experience in a local or national newsroom
• Experience producing live shots and packages in-house and in the field
• Strong writing and editing with focus on accuracy and grammar

Responsibilities

• Find elements, log events, identify news developments, and write scripts
• Lead field teams and coordinate with Fox-owned affiliates
• Produce live shots and packages under tight deadlines
• Travel on short notice to breaking news locations and coordinate crew movement
• Build graphics, chyrons, and lower thirds for delivery
• Pitch story ideas and ensure visually compelling storytelling
• Monitor wires and social media for developments
• Set up interviews and facilitate access to information

Skills

Editorial skills

Logistical planning

Leadership

Story pitching

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

iNews

Outlook

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

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 owns and operates affiliates in the largest and most dynamic markets in America. We're looking for a creative, organized, motivated, curious individual with strong editorial, logistical, and leadership skills to fill a Field Producer in our Washington D.C. Bureau to provide content for those stations and other Fox affiliates.

The Field Producer will be responsible for working with reporters to obtain information, write scripts, build graphics and deliver compelling live shots and packages on tight deadlines. Aggressively seeking out additional information and pitching stories is critical to success in this position. A natural curiosity of news is a must. You must be willing to travel on short notice to breaking news locations. While working in the field, you will be responsible for leading the team, balancing management requests, crew needs, and station requests.

Must be flexible with your schedule and willing to travel and work both weekdays and weekends.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR 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

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, 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

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ALTERNATE EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

PAY & BENEFITS

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $83,000.00-100,000.00 annually.

This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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