Production Assistant, FOX Nation (R50029031)

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media is looking for a dynamic and hardworking Production Assistant to join the Fox Nation team. The role involves supporting long-form documentary-style production with responsibilities in research, scripting, and collaboration with various departments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in journalism or related fields and possess strong storytelling and organizational skills.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with live streaming/TV programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with story research, scriptwriting, and field shoots.
• Screen, transcribe, and log footage from productions.
• Arrange travel and logistics for shoots across the country.

Skills

Storytelling

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News MediaFOX 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 Media is seeking a dynamic and hardworking Production Assistant to join Fox Nation! As the Production Assistant, you will work with a production team on all aspects of long-form documentary-style production, from concept to completion, in the genres of True Crime and Justice. You will assist with research, scripting and creativity in the edit room as you compile elements that create compelling stories.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with story research, scriptwriting, field shoots, obtaining archival video, and managing rights and clearances

• Screen, transcribe, and log footage as well as manage media from field productions

• Work alongside other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, and field production

• Book and pre-interview guests

• Partner with video editors to locate footage and elements to turn written scripts into finished productions

• Interface with talent when needed

• Arrange travel and logistics for shoots across the country

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

• Flexibility to travel and/or work long hours and weekends when required

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment

• Ability to work under tight deadlines

• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to write, edit, and review written content

• Excellent organizational skills

• Positive attitude and team player spirit

• Experience with live streaming/TV programming 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 $19.00-25.00 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.

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