Freelance Producer/News Editor

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media in New York is seeking a freelance Producer/News Editor for our network radio news operations (terrestrial and Fox News Headlines 24/7). You will lead editorial direction with news anchors to craft rundowns, segments and newscasts in a fast-paced environment.

You will format, program, coordinate, and produce a live news program; manage reporter hits; communicate with the assignment desk, editors and anchors; update newscasts as stories unfold; and handle staffing when managers are

Qualifications

• Experience editing all-news radio or producing live breaking news in a television control room.
• Excellent writing and copy editing skills.
• Ability to handle breaking news situations and work with high-profile talent.

Responsibilities

• Format, program, coordinate, and produce a live news program.
• Produce segments/rundowns and reporter hits.
• Manage and keep clear communication with Reporters, Editors, Assignment desk and Anchors.
• Keep newscast updated by working on developing stories as day progresses.
• Handle staffing issues when managers are not present.
• Check segments and newscasts for editorial accuracy/updates.

Skills

News editing

Live production

Editorial judgment

Breaking news handling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Tools

iNews

ENCO

Adobe Audition

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a freelance Producer/News Editor for our network radio news operations (terrestrial and Fox News Headlines 24/7 - Channel 115 on SiriusXM Radio). As the Producer/News Editor you are our editorial leader, working with news anchors to craft the content and structure of a 24/7 news operation. This is fast moving news environment! Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven newsroom allows you to deliver top quality rundowns/segments/newscasts. You excel at multi-tasking and pay close attention to details. Your writing and editing skills are excellent and your editorial judgment is first-rate.

Shifts: Weekend mornings, afternoons, overnights - plus opportunities to fill in during weekday shifts.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Format, program, coordinate, and produce a live news program
• Produce segments/rundowns and reporter hits
• Manage and keep clear communication with Reporters, Editors, Assignment desk and Anchors
• Keep newscast updated by working on developing stories as day progresses
• Handle staffing issues when managers are not present
• Check segments and newscasts for editorial accuracy/updates

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience editing all-news radio or producing live breaking news in a television control room
• Highly skilled in writing and copy editing
• Ability to handle breaking News situations
• Strong editorial judgment is a must
• Ability to interact with high profile talent
• A positive attitude and great communication skills
• Ability to work well with a team environment
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment
• Knowledge of iNews, ENCO and Adobe Audition (Cool-Edit) a major 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 $28.00-37.50 per hour.