Freelance Producer, D.C. Bureau

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 DESCRIPTIONFox News is looking for a creative, organized, motivated, curious individual with strong editorial and logistical skills to fill a freelancer producer position in our Washington D.C. Bureau. The freelance producer will be responsible for working with reporters to set up interviews, obtain information, write scripts, build graphics, and deliver compelling live shots and packages.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Finds elements, logs events, and identifies news developments.Is read-in and familiar with daily developments on Washington-based and political stories.Works with reporters to set up interviews, ask questions, and obtain information to craft and produce live shots and packages.Monitors wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments.Builds graphics, chyrons, and lower thirds for story delivery.Pitches story ideas.Works with editors to ensure visually compelling stories are delivered.WHAT YOU WILL NEED Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience.5+ years of experience in a local or national newsroom.Experience with producing news live shots and packages.Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international politics.Familiarity with the various D.C. government agencies.Keen understanding of how to set up interviews and gather news.Ability to be a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize daily, especially in breaking news situations.Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, Dalet, and Trint is helpful.Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends.
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