Content Producer, FOX Weather
Job Number: R50026361
Brand: Fox Weather
Job Type: Editorial, News, Production
Location Type: Onsite
Experience Level: Experienced Hires
Location: New York, New York
Job Posting Date: November 12, 2024
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox WeatherFOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel’s expansive newsgathering units & FOX Television Stations’ added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, and more than 100,000 HD cameras located around the country, the service offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. FOX Weather is available via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on IOS and Android devices, as well as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, through FOX’s Connected TV Apps.JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX Weather is looking for a Producer to join our Content Core team in New York. As the Producer, you will hunt and chase weather news to drive the conversation on all FOX Weather platforms. You will curate both exclusive and original reporting that can be used in live programming, articles on foxweather.com, social media posts, and more. The Producer will create and distribute content and assist in traditional newsgathering duties. A passion for weather news combined with curiosity and flexibility to jump into any task will help you excel at FOX Weather.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Support all functions of FOX Weather’s Content Core team
Chase and confirm news on and off the record for FOX Weather to drive the news cycle
Assist with logistics for field teams, ingestion requests, live shots, and studio requests
Pitch ideas and find exclusive stories for use on various distribution platforms
Hunt and clear user-generated content
Write stories for foxweather.com, post to FOX Weather social platforms, and cut video as needed
Monitor analytics to help make strategic content decisions
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
4+ years' experience working in a newsroom environment
Excellent news judgment, strong communication skills, and a collaborative nature
Knowledge of various content management, multiplatform newsgathering, and collaboration tools
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom
Social media savviness
Passion for weather; weather experience is a plus!
Willingness to work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, or early mornings
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