Freelance Producer, FOX & Friends

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

Fox & Friends is looking for a hardworking, detail-oriented, and creative afternoon Freelance Producer to join the #1 national cable news program, Fox & Friends. As a Freelance Producer working in the afternoon, you will be responsible for producing compelling and dynamic segments the day before they air. We are looking for someone with excellent editorial judgment who can meet multiple daily deadlines and creatively and accurately tell a story with captivating video and graphics. You have a wide range of interests from news and politics to pop culture and everything else in between.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create research packets

• Pre-interview guests

• Design graphics

• Write and edit banners and scripts 

• Pitch stories, segments, and guests

• Gather video and sound from press conferences and interviews

• Edit video, sound, and packages for air

• Participate in editorial decisions

• Work closely with Senior Producers and Talent

• Create an environment that fosters teamwork

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of newsroom experience and producing a television newscast Knowledge of current events and politics

• Exceptional editorial and writing skills

• Ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling television

• Participate in daily team meetings

• Excellent organizational and managerial skills

• Decisive and skilled management

• Willing to work weekends, early morning, and late nights

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

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 $50.00-67.30 per hour. 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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