Freelance Production Assistant (R50033099)

FOX; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

FOX News Live is seeking a Freelance Production Assistant to join the Washington, DC weekend team. You will cut and edit video, select soundbites, and work with producers, writers, and editors to bring live news to air in a fast-paced control room.

The role requires experience in television news or live production, proficiency with non-linear editing software, and a strong eye for detail. Weekend hours and flexibility are essential.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in television news or live production is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Cut and edit video, soundbites, and other visual elements for live broadcasts.
• Collaborate with line producers and writers to identify the strongest elements.
• Edit and turn around breaking news video quickly.
• Work closely with editors to ensure all elements are organized and delivered on deadline.
• Perform thorough quality control on every video element before it airs.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

Non-linear editing software

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 Live is looking for a talented Freelance Production Assistant to join our Washington, DC team on weekends. In this role, you'll play a key part in bringing live news coverage to air by cutting and editing video and selecting soundbites for air. You will work closely with producers, writers, and editors in a fast‑paced control room environment where speed, accuracy, and attention to detail are critical. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for live news, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in television production.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cut and edit video, soundbites, and other visual elements for live broadcasts
• Collaborate with line producers and writers to identify the strongest elements
• Edit and turn around breaking news video quicklyWork closely with editors to ensure all elements are organized and delivered on deadline
• Perform thorough quality control on every video element before it airs

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in television news or live production
• Experience with non-linear editing software
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven newsroom
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Passion for current events and breaking news
• Flexibility to work weekends and other hours as news coverage requires

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 $17.79-22.00 per hour.