Freelance Producer

Fox; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Media, based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Freelance Producer to develop compelling live shots and packages. You will work with reporters, editors, and bureau staff to pitch ideas, gather information, arrange interviews, write scripts, and coordinate logistics for on-air stories.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years newsroom experience, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to stay calm under pressure during breaking news. Flexibility for irregular hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant newsroom experience or equivalent.
• Experience producing live shots, breaking news coverage, and news packages.
• Strong editorial judgment and logistical skills; familiar with national/international politics.
• Knowledge of Washington, D.C. government agencies and federal political landscape.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when breaking news dictates.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with reporters to produce live shots and packages that are visually engaging.
• Collaborate with editors to shape footage, sound, and graphics into cohesive stories.
• Recommend interview subjects and coordinate, schedule, and conduct interviews.
• Gather sound/video, log events, and flag important news developments.
• Monitor wires, social media, and other networks for breaking news and emerging stories.
• Build graphics, banners, and lower-thirds to support coverage.
• Pitch timely story ideas resonating with Fox News audience.
• Provide editorial/logistical support during breaking news and major events.

Skills

Live shot production

Editorial judgment

Story pitching

Interview coordination

Breaking news

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

iNews

Outlook

Dalet

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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 is seeking a creative, resourceful, and highly motivated Freelance Producer to join our Washington, D.C. Bureau. You'll work closely with reporters, editors, and bureau staff to develop compelling live shots and packages. Responsibilities include pitching story ideas, gathering information, arranging interviews, writing scripts, coordinating logistics, building graphics, monitoring breaking news, and identifying strong editorial elements, visuals, and sound. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with excellent editorial judgment who thrives in breaking news situations. You remain calm under pressure, make confident independent decisions, and are passionate about bringing stories to life on air.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 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

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.

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 $40.00-48.00 per hour. 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.