Freelance DC News Producer: Live Shots & Breaking Coverage

Fox Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Fox News is seeking a creative, resourceful Freelance Producer to join our Washington, D.C. Bureau.

You’ll work with reporters and editors to develop compelling live shots and packages, pitch story ideas, gather information, arrange interviews, write scripts, coordinate logistics, and build graphics. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with strong editorial judgment who thrives under breaking news pressure, makes confident decisions, and is passionate about bringing stories to life

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
• Experience working in a local or national newsroom
• Demonstrated experience producing live shots, breaking news coverage, and news packages
• Strong editorial judgment and logistical skills, with knowledge of national and international politics
• Familiarity with Washington, D.C., government agencies, and the federal political landscape
• A solid understanding of how to secure interviews, develop sources, and gather news
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, meet deadlines, and prioritize competing assignments—particularly during breaking news situations
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as breaking news dictates
• Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, and Dalet is a plus

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with reporters to produce compelling, visually engaging live shots and packages
• Collaborate with editors to shape footage, sound, and visuals into a cohesive story that reflects the reporter’s editorial vision
• Recommend interview subjects and coordinate, schedule, and conduct interviews on behalf of reporters
• Gather the latest sound and video, log events, and identify and flag important news developments
• Monitor news wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for breaking news and emerging stories
• Build graphics, banners, and lower-thirds/CGs to support live coverage and packages
• Pitch timely, creative story ideas that resonate with the Fox News audience
• Provide editorial and logistical support during breaking news and major events

Conocimientos

Live shot production

Editorial judgment

News package production

Breaking news coverage

Interviews coordination

Story pitching

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

iNews

Outlook

Dalet

Descripción del empleo

Fox News is seeking a creative, resourceful Freelance Producer to join our Washington, D.C. Bureau.

You’ll work with reporters and editors to develop compelling live shots and packages, pitch story ideas, gather information, arrange interviews, write scripts, coordinate logistics, and build graphics. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with strong editorial judgment who thrives under breaking news pressure, makes confident decisions, and is passionate about bringing stories to life