Associate Producer, MediaBuzz

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

Fox News Media is looking for a proactive and organized Associate Producer with strong writing, booking, and video/graphics skills to join our D.C. team. The Associate Producer has stellar communication skills, thrives in a fast-paced, breaking news environment, and has great editorial judgment.  This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to grow within our company and take on more responsibilities.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build fast-paced rundowns

• Generate creative and innovative ideas for guest segments and pieces

• Communicate daily story development to executive producer

• Build graphics, write, and work on all other editorial and production elements

• Take part in editorial planning

• Help book guest segments/studios

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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

• 1-3 years of professional experience in a live television environment

• Natural ability to write effectively and creatively

• Thorough knowledge of American politics and media news

• Interest in how the news is covered, finding news in all forms of media, like podcasts and social media, with an understanding of the cable news landscape

• Strong writing and copy-editing skills

• Ability to work early morning hours on the weekends

• Ability to work under intense deadline pressure in a newsroom

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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 $61,000.00-70,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $50,800.00-58,300.00 annually for all other US locations. 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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