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 an experienced Freelance Associate Producer to join our New York City Headquarters. As Freelance Associate Producer, you will write for fast-paced overnight newscasts. You are an exceptional storyteller with a dedicated command of news and cultural trends. You will be a member of a strong, flexible team that produces both short newscasts and major breaking news coverage during prime time and overnight shifts. In addition to providing short daily newscasts, this team constantly monitors multiple sources for major breaking news.

You will be offered the following shift:

Friday, 7:30 PM ET - 3:30 AM ET

Saturday, 6:30 PM ET - 2:30 AM ET

Sunday, 6:30 PM ET - 2:30 AM ET

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Produce news cut-ins during taped programming
Produce short newscasts for digital services
You will need strong editorial skills and quick reflexes to produce breaking news coverage during major events
Write and produce hour-long programming during political coverage and international events scheduled for overnight hours

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
3+ years of national or large market local news experience
Excellent writing, producing, and communication skills
Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics, history, geography, and current events
Ability to write in a vibrant conversational style that makes the news relevant, clear and catchy
Substantial control room and breaking news experience
Ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
Flexibility to work daytime, overnights, and weekend shifts
Finding the best part of a story and making it matter to a national audience
Being creative and thinking ‘outside the box’

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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 $28.61-32.69 per hour. We provide 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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