Field Producer, Northeast Bureau

Fox•New York, NY

5d•$83,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Fox News is looking for an experienced Field Producer to join our team in New York. The Field Producer is a news junkie who has innate curiosity, dogged newsgathering skills, and strong contacts. You will use your skills to enhance the network's newsgathering and produce exceptional journalism. You will also use your editorial skills to follow leads, break news, and pitch original stories with high potential for compelling television. The Field Producer is a proactive, passionate, and self-motivated individual who will collaborate with our producers and reporters to advance the network’s coverage on all platforms.

Requirements

At least 5+ years of field producing experience in a broadcast, print, or digital work environment
Exceptional editorial judgment
Strong local contacts
A passion for current events
A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis; especially in breaking news situations
Ability and willingness to respond to breaking news at a moment’s notice, travel domestically or internationally and remain on location for as long as needed to cover the story
Strong communication, research, and writing skills
Ability to work evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

Pitch and develop original content for television and digital
Build contacts and develop unique sources to break news
Dig into and develop storylines that others are not already exploring
Enterprise investigative stories
Assist reporters in gathering elements for television and online coverage
Cover news events, provide editorial guidance and conduct interviews in the region or anywhere the news takes you