Freelance Producer
About The Position
FOX News is seeking a creative, resourceful, and highly motivated Freelance Producer to join its Washington, D.C. Bureau. The producer works closely with reporters, editors, and bureau staff to develop compelling live shots and packages. The role involves pitching story ideas, gathering information, arranging interviews, writing scripts, coordinating logistics, building graphics, monitoring breaking news, and identifying strong editorial elements, visuals, and sound. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with excellent editorial judgment who remains calm under pressure, makes confident independent decisions, and is passionate about bringing stories to life on air.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience.
- Experience working in a local or national newsroom.
- Demonstrated experience producing live shots, breaking news coverage, and news packages.
- Strong editorial judgment and logistical skills, with knowledge of national and international politics.
- Familiarity with Washington, D.C., government agencies, and the federal political landscape.
- Understanding of how to secure interviews, develop sources, and gather news.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, meet deadlines, and prioritize competing assignments, particularly during breaking news.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as breaking news dictates.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, and Dalet.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with reporters to produce compelling, visually engaging live shots and packages.
- Collaborate with editors to shape footage, sound, and visuals into a cohesive story that reflects the reporter’s editorial vision.
- Recommend interview subjects and coordinate, schedule, and conduct interviews on behalf of reporters.
- Gather the latest sound and video, log events, and identify and flag important news developments.
- Monitor news wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for breaking news and emerging stories.
- Build graphics, banners, and lower-thirds/CGs to support live coverage and packages.
- Pitch timely, creative story ideas that resonate with the Fox News audience.
- Provide editorial and logistical support during breaking news and major events.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off.
- Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
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Career Level
Mid Level
