Field Producer – Washington, DC Newsroom

Fox Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent experience), 5 years of newsroom experience, and the ability to travel on short notice. You must be a self-starter and a strong team player, able to manage field crews and coordinate with Fox affiliates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field 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.
• 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 leadership

Strong writing

News production

Travel readiness

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree 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 live shots and packages under tight deadlines.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent experience), 5 years of newsroom experience, and the ability to travel on short notice. You must be a self-starter and a strong team player, able to manage field crews and coordinate with Fox affiliates.