Associate Producer, The Faulkner Focus

Fox Corporation•New York, NY

67d•$67,000 - $75,000

About The Position

We are looking for a creative, thorough, and hardworking Associate Producer to join The Faulkner Focus/Outnumbered. As Associate Producer, you will be responsible for selecting/building video and graphic elements featured in the show in a team environment. You will work closely with the research department in the creation of graphics, assist in the production of all our studio shows, and work with the producer. You're well-versed in politics, culture, and current events - and innately curious about everything else. You are a talented writer and excellent researcher who sees value in discovering unique elements to stories. As Associate Producer, you will also work under tight deadlines and breaking news situations. You have a positive attitude and are a team player.

Requirements

3+ years of prior television (or similar) experience
Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events; familiarity with popular influencers
Ability to identify and produce compelling video and graphics
Ability to work with others under intense deadline pressure
Ability to work independently and make educated decisions independently
Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications preferred, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Order the video and/or graphics for reporter hits, guest segments, intros, breaking news, and teases for daytime news shows and entering them into the rundown
Work with the video/graphics PAs to ensure elements are spellchecked and editorially/factually correct
Communicate with editors and PAs regarding video and soundbites to ensure they are cut properly both editorially and technically
Assist VIZ operators during shows by organizing all graphic requests and feeding information in a clear and concise manner during the show
Understand the stories and all the nuances to stack appropriate videos for segments
Cut video/soundbites on the fly in the control room during breaking news/live events
Build elements on the fly in a live control room environment and make last-minute changes and updates
Gather best video/nats/soundbites in early am for big stories that broke overnight or are ongoing
Be creative in finding ways to track down and obtain video
Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story
Work closely with producers and writers to ensure their vision is properly executed
Make the editorial decision on which video and/or full screens should be lined into guest segments based on the topic(s)
Make suggestions to improve video/images whenever possible
Conduct in-depth research when needed
Ability to work weekends and overnight hours
Additional responsibilities based on your unique talents/abilities