OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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.
Special Report with Bret Baier is hiring an Associate Producer based in Washington D.C. The Associate Producer must have experience producing live television news. Excellent editorial judgment and knowledge of national politics are a must. The Associate Producer will work under extreme deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment that demands creativity to solve problems.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Produce segments for guests, panels, and reporter live-shots
Research and track current events
Create graphics and write banners
Fact-check, write scripts, and occasionally book guests
Monitor live news events
Generate story pitches and ideas
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
Political producing in a broadcast, print, or digital work environment
Exceptional editorial judgment while multitasking, and prioritizing on a daily and long-term basis
Knowledge of and interest in national politics, government institutions, and current events
Ability to execute under a pressure-filled deadline atmosphere and to work simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while working ahead on long-term projects
Strong communication and writing skills
Digital tape and graphic experience
Familiarity with iNews, VIZ, and an understanding of building program rundowns
Flexibility to work various shifts when needed, and a willingness to travel when necessary
Experience as a self-starter who can work independently, as well as in a team environment
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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 $67,000.00-75,000.00 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.
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.
We have long been a leader in news, sports and entertainment programming, achieving strong revenue growth and profitability in a complex industry environment over the past several years. FOX will continue to invest across our businesses, allocate resources toward investments in higher growth initiatives and take advantage of strategic opportunities, including potential acquisitions across the range of the media categories in which we operate.
