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.
FOX Nation is seeking a dynamic, experienced Freelance Producer to join the live team. The FOX Nation live team is leading the industry in the streaming wars with coverage nearly 24/7 and seven days a week. To meet that demand, we are looking for a Freelance Producer, who is a self-starter with excellent editorial skills who can create compelling content for the FOX Nation audience! The ideal candidate is a seasoned writer who is detail-oriented & excellent under pressure. The Producer must have prior live-show control room experience, automation is a plus!
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all aspects of daily live streams from pitch to platform, including descriptions and artwork
Pitch live show ideas and guests
Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to tell a story
Oversee all aspects of productions including story research, scriptwriting, field shoots, obtaining archival video, and managing rights and clearances
Coordinate with other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, marketing, field production, and media relations
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
5+ years of professional experience in a live television control room at a news organization, production company, or documentary company
Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Strong and accurate writing
Line producer experience
Thorough knowledge of current events and politics
Ability to travel when required
Excellent communication skills
Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment, working both independently and as a part of a team
Ability to think creatively and develop new and interesting approaches to storytelling
Willing to work nights, and weekends when needed
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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 $35.00-48.79 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.
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.
