Freelance Associate Producer/Writer, Outnumbered

Fox • New York, NY

1d • $29 - $34

About The Position

Outnumbered is looking for a motivated and creative Freelance Associate Producer/Writer! As a Freelance Associate Producer/Writer, you will write compelling and conversational copy on a wide variety of news topics. You have exceptional scriptwriting skills and impeccable grammar. Your news judgment is exemplary and you have knowledge of and passion for current events and politics. You will need to work well under constant deadline pressure.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of major market newsroom experience
• Exceptional script writing skills, news judgment, and grammar
• Superior understanding of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media networks and applications
• Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics and current events
• Substantial control room and breaking news experience
• Working knowledge of iNews, VIZ, and desktop editing preferred
• Flexibility to work day/night/weekend shifts as news requires it
• Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
• Excellent comprehension of geopolitical climate and current events

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Research and craft stories in a way that resonates with our viewers
• Write compelling scripts and bold banners under deadline pressure
• Work with various show producers and anchors to manage live shots and handle guest segments
• Coordinate elements for your stories, including video and graphics and scour social media for elements or information the competitors missed
• Communicate critical information with showrunners and field producers
• Stay on top of the latest editorial information, and communicate changes in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Pitch story ideas

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level