Production Assistant, FOX Weather

Fox Weather, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Assistant to join their dynamic team in New York. This entry-level role is perfect for someone passionate about weather and eager to learn. You will engage in pitching stories, coordinating video and graphics, and supporting on-air meteorologists. The fast-paced environment promises excitement as you contribute to innovative weather coverage. With a focus on collaboration, you will work closely with a talented team, ensuring that the best user-generated content enhances the service. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make their mark in the broadcasting field.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills and social media savviness required.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories and compile research for weather segments.
• Support production team and manage breaking news segments.
• Identify and source user-generated content for coverage.

Skills

Communication Skills

Social Media Savviness

Ability to Work Under Tight Deadlines

Team Player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Overview Of The Company

Fox Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel’s expansive newsgathering units & FOX Television Stations’ added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, and more than 100,000 HD cameras located around the country, the service offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. FOX Weather is available via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on IOS and Android devices, as well as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, through FOX’s Connected TV Apps.

Job Description

Fox Weather is looking for a Production Assistant for the New York Bureau. The perfect candidate has great communication skills, loves to learn, and is an A+ team player. You thrive in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing. You will pitch stories, compile research, coordinate video and graphic elements, and provide support to other show team members and on-air meteorologists as requested. You will contribute to our social media strategy and be involved in efforts to source the best user-generated content for our coverage.

A Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities

• Pitch stories on a daily basis, with topics ranging from the most important breaking weather news to features on weather-related stories of interest.
• Provide support to the production team as they build segments, manage breaking news, and work on long-term projects.
• Find the best sound bites, video, and graphics for the most informative and compelling segments.
• Write banners, cut video, and on the rare occasion, book guests all while quickly responding to breaking weather news.
• Quickly identify strong user-generated content from multiple sources, ensuring the best elements are incorporated into FOX Weather coverage.
• Work in coordination with studio, field crews, and guests as needed.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Prior internship or job experience in a related field.
• Passion for weather.
• Willingness and ability to work under tight deadlines while juggling several tasks at once.
• Social media savviness.
• Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with team members.
• Weather experience preferred.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution