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 Live is looking for a creative, organized, and motivated individual with strong editorial and logistical skills to fill a Freelance Producer position. The Freelance Producer will pitch story ideas, write scripts, help book guests for segments, build graphics, and provide research to the show’s anchors. You have the ability to ask tough questions, get the latest elements into a story, and move content forward. Proactively seeking out additional information and pitching stories is critical to success in this position. A natural curiosity about news and strong editorial judgment is a must.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Build fast-paced newscasts
Generate creative ideas for guest segments and pieces
Communicate daily story development to the executive producer
Create graphics, write, and perform other editorial and production elements
Take part in editorial planning
Help book guest segments/studios
Work under tight deadlines to produce editorially and visually compelling stories
Find elements, log events, and identify news developments
Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments
Pitch and execute unique stories often overlooked by other media outlets
Identify and book knowledgeable experts for the assigned stories

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
3-5 years of professional experience in a live television environment
Ability to write effectively and creatively
Thorough knowledge of domestic politics and business news
Familiarity with daily developments on Washington-based and political stories
Strong writing and copy-editing skills
Ability to work under intense deadline pressure in a newsroom, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including early morning hours and weekends
Familiarity with various D.C. government agencies
Keen understanding of how to set up interviews and gather news
Ability to work independently, as well as a collaborative team player
Knowledge of iNews, Outlook, and Dalet is a plus
Ability to be flexible with your schedule and willing to work both weekdays and weekends

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $45.00-50.00 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, 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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