Associate Producer, FOX Weather

Fox • New York, NY

3d • $67,000 - $75,000

About The Position

We are looking for an Associate Producer to join the FOX Weather team in NY. As an Associate Producer, you will pitch stories, compile research, coordinate video and graphic elements, and work hands-on with our on-air meteorologists. You will be involved with contributing to our social media presence, as well as sourcing the best user-generated content. The Associate Producer needs strong production skills to produce informative and compelling content and you thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant experience
• 2 years of news or news-related production experience
• Must have a passion for weather - weather experience a plus
• Broadcast weather display system experience is a plus
• Experience in a live control room
• Experience writing/producing segments
• Ability to meet quick deadlines and react to breaking news
• Social media savviness
• Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with team members

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories daily, with topics ranging from the most important breaking weather news to features on weather-related stories of interest
• Help produce segments for FOX Weather programming
• Find the best sound bites, video and graphics to build the most informative and compelling segments
• Write banners, cut video and, on rare occasions, book guests all while quickly responding to breaking weather news
• Quickly identify strong user-generated content from multiple sources, ensuring the best elements are incorporated into FOX Weather coverage
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level