News Associate Producer

FOX News Channel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

FOX News Channel is seeking a News Associate Producer (Per Diem) in Chicago. This role involves contributing to daily programming, assisting the news gathering team, producing digital content, and supporting breaking news coverage.

In this position, you will research stories, work closely with social media, and manage live news segments. Candidates should have a degree in Journalism and experience in similar roles. The pay range is $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in similar roles with increasing responsibility.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Understanding of the greater Chicago market.

Responsibilities

• Independently research and generate news stories within WFLD’s standards.
• Assist with content creation for social media and digital platforms.
• Coordinate in-studio and remote news segments and events.

Skills

Advanced oral and written communication

Basic desktop editing

Familiarity with all media platforms

Education

Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

We are seeking a News Associate Producer (Per Diem) for WFLD/WPWR in Chicago. The role involves exposure to all aspects of the news operation, contributing to daily programming across linear and digital properties, assisting the daily news gathering team, researching stories, producing digital content, and supporting breaking news coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently research and generate news stories within WFLD’s standards and guidelines.
• Work closely with the station’s social media platforms, assisting with content creation, generating story ideas, and writing for digital platforms.
• Maintain strong sense of urgency and be organized, creative, and detail oriented.
• Take directions and work under deadline pressure.
• Coordinate in‑studio and remote news segments and events.
• Coordinate studio guest arrivals and preparations.
• React to breaking news with a calm demeanor while managing resources for coverage.
• Work closely with newscast producers to develop on‑air segments.
• Contribute ideas to all of the station’s platforms and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Journalism or related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 2‑3 years in similar roles with increasing responsibility.
• Skills: Advanced oral and written communication, basic desktop editing, and familiarity with all media platforms.
• Attributes: Strong sense of urgency, organized, creative, detail‑oriented, and calm under pressure.
• Flexibility: Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Market Knowledge: Understanding of the greater Chicago market.

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.

Pay range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, dependent on education, skills, experience, and location.