Production Assistant, FOX Nation (R50033690)

FOX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox News Media in New York seeks a Production Assistant for Fox Nation live team to help execute live streaming of breaking news and events on our platform.

You are highly organized, a self-starter with a can-do attitude, and enjoy collaborating with a team. The role includes supporting town hall and live event programming, planning day-to-day tasks and prioritizing longer-term priorities to keep productions on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work under tight deadline pressures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of current events.
• Experience with live streaming/TV programming is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Direct and operate live streams and shows in an automated control room
• Write creative and editorially interesting descriptions and work with graphics to create toolkits for the app
• Coordinate with other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, marketing, field production, and media relations
• Potential for long hours, including evenings and weekends

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of current events

Experience with live streaming/TV

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

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 Media is seeking a dynamic and hardworking Production Assistant to join the Fox Nation live team! This group is responsible for the growing demand for executing live streaming of breaking news and events on our platform. We're looking for someone who loves current events, politics, and breaking news and knows the Fox News brand.

You are highly organized and have great time management skills. You are a self-starter with a 'can-do' attitude and enjoy working and collaborating with a team. The Production Assistant will also assist with other productions such as town hall and live event programming and specials. The candidate should be able to determine, plan, and manage their day-to-day activities as well as long-term priorities regarding all aspects of the production.

NOTE: Schedule will be Mon-Fri to start but will shift to Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat after training complete

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and operate live streams and shows in an automated control room
• Write creative and editorially interesting descriptions and work with graphics to create toolkits for the app
• Coordinate with other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, marketing, field production, and media relations
• Potential for long hours, including evenings and weekends

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment under tight deadlines
• Ability to work under tight deadline pressures
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of current events
• Experience with live streaming/TV programming is a plus!
• Positive attitude and team player spirit

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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 $19.00-27.65 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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