Freelance Producer, Atlanta Bureau

Fox News Media; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media in Atlanta is seeking a creative, organized Freelance Producer to work with reporters to set up interviews, obtain information, build graphics, and deliver live shots and packages for breaking or planned news events. The role is on an as-needed basis, requiring strong editorial and logistical skills, the ability to work quickly under pressure, and flexibility to cover weekends and holidays.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years producing experience preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of field producing experience.
• Experience with producing news live shots and packages.
• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international stories.
• Ability to arrange interviews, gather information, and develop stories.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize daily, especially in breaking news situations.
• Familiarity with iNews is a plus.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Find elements, log events, and identify news developments
• Be read-in and familiar with daily developments on Southeast stories
• 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
• Relay information regarding story editorial and team logistics to relevant FNC parties
• Pitch story ideas
• Work with editors to make sure we deliver visually compelling stories

Skills

Editorial coordination

Multitasking

Independent contributor

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

iNews

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 is looking for a creative, organized, motivated, curious individual with strong editorial and logistical skills to fill a Freelancer Producer position for our Atlanta Bureau. The Freelance Producer will work with reporters to set up interviews, obtain information, build graphics, and deliver compelling live shots and packages for coverage of any breaking or planned news event. The position will be on an “as needed” basis.

A Snapshot of Your Responsibilities

• Find elements, log events, and identify news developments


• Be read-in and familiar with daily developments on Southeast stories


• 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


• Relay information regarding story editorial and team logistics to relevant FNC parties


• Pitch story ideas


• Work with editors to make sure we deliver visually compelling stories

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience


• 5+ years of relevant field producing experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience


• Experience with producing news live shots and packages


• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international stories


• Ability to arrange interviews, gather information, and develop stories


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize daily, especially in breaking news situations


• Familiarity with iNews is a plus


• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays

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.