OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media
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 an experienced and passionate Associate Producer to join our NYC Headquarters. As an Associate Producer, you will be a valued member of a strong, flexible team that produces fast-paced news programming on weekdays and weekends. You will write and produce for our highly rated branded shows as well as wall-to-wall breaking news when it happens. This position offers the opportunity to work with several production staff and anchors. It also provides an excellent path for Associate Producers who plan to become line producers.
Flexibility is vital for this role as other schedules may apply.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Write for two or more news shows per day
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Write copies and teases
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Produce live shots and guest segments
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Work with producers in the control room
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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3+ years of national or large market local news experience
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Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
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Excellent writing, producing and communication skills
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Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics, history, geography and current events
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Must write in a vibrant conversational style that makes the news relevant, clear and catchy
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Substantial control room and breaking news experience
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Team player who can meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
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Flexibility to work daytime and weekend shifts
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Ability to spot the best part of a story and make it matter to a national audience
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Creativity and “outside the box” thinking
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 $61,000.00-75,000.00 annually. 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.
View more detail about FOX Benefits.
Top Skills
What We Do
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.
