OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media
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
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking, and creative Associate Producer to join The Big Show team. As an Associate Producer, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth research, selecting, and building elements, writing scripts, pitching stories, and producing packages. You are a superb writer and excellent researcher who sees value in being patient, thorough, and persistent. You must be well versed in politics, culture, and current events.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pitch and execute creative and innovative ideas for each part of the show on a regular basis
- Pitch stories and strategies for your segment
- Conduct and compose in-depth research packets that identify valuable information
- Write guest intros, teases, and host questions/follow-ups
- Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story
- Monitor multiple sources for new developments on your segment and keep the team informed
- Coordinate travel for hosts and book guests during breaking news
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- A Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of prior live television experience
- Exceptional editorial skills with the ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television
- Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure, be decisive, detail-oriented, and meet deadlines
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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.
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: $61,000.00-78,354.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. 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.
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