Associate Producer

Fox Corporation•Washington, DC

1d•$67,000 - $75,000

About The Position

We are looking for a proactive and organized Associate Producer with strong writing, booking and video/graphics skills and great editorial judgment to join our D.C. team. As an Associate Producer you also must have stellar communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced breaking news environment, looking to grow within the company and take on more responsibilities. This job is a position with shifts that split between 3 days working on Fox News Live and The Sunday Briefing, as well as 2 days working in the DC newsroom producing live shots.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
1-3 years of professional experience in a live television environment
Ability to write effectively and creatively
Thorough knowledge of American politics and business news
Strong writing and copy-editing skills
Ability to work under intense deadline pressure in a newsroom
Flexibility to work early morning hours and weekends

Responsibilities

Build fast-paced newscasts
Generate creative and innovative ideas for guest segments and pieces
Communicate daily story development to executive producer
Responsible for graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements
Take part in editorial planning
Help book guest segments/studios
Work with reporters to set up interviews, ask questions and obtain information to craft and produce live shots
Monitor wires, social media and other broadcast networks for news developments
Find elements, log events, and identify news developments