Production Assistant, The Five (R50030202)

fox com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in New York seeks a talented Production Assistant to join their team. The role involves working closely with producers, cutting video segments, and managing social media platforms. Ideal candidates are creative and eager, thriving under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and familiarity with editing platforms like Ardome and VIZ. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $19.00-25.00 per hour along with various benefits.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Familiarity with digital editing platforms is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, choose and cut video for segments.
• Cut sound bites for show.
• Coordinate props and set displays needed for air.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong social media skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ardome

VIZ

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

We are looking for a talented and experienced Production Assistant to join The Five! The Production Assistant will work hand in hand with the segment producers to execute the vision of the show. This will not be your typical Production Assistant job – as The Five is not your typical show.

We are looking for a Production Assistant who can not only cut tape, but oversee our social media platforms and segment produce if needed. The ideal candidate for The Five is creative, eager, forward thinking and loves working in an unpredictable environment. We want a Production Assistant that can navigate through the fun.

You are a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. You are comfortable working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced news environment.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, choose and cut video for segments
• Cut sound bites for show
• Order graphics for show segments
• Work alongside anchors and producers to coordinate creative social media posts
• Pitch editorial stories for day of air
• Coordinate props and set displays needed for air

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Familiarity with digital editing platforms, Ardome and VIZ are preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong social media skills

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.