Freelance Producer

Fox Corporation•New York, NY

1d•$40 - $50

About The Position

Fox News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month. Fox News seeks a Freelance Producer to join our Outnumbered team. The Freelance Producer has extensive experience writing and producing news for television. You have strong editorial judgment and research skills, as well as a robust knowledge of national politics. Additionally, the Freelance Producer requires an ability to write with urgency, style, brevity; deliver substantial news in a highly produced environment. The Freelance Producer's duties include but are not limited to: idea generation, writing scripts, producing segments/live shots/packages/graphics, field producing.

Requirements

5 years of experience writing and line producing broadcast news in a working control room
Exceptional editorial judgment
Strong communication and writing skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, and especially in breaking news situations
Strong editorial judgment as well as polished writing skills
Digital tape and graphic experience
Knowledge of national politics
The ability to work well in a fast-paced and intense atmosphere
Familiarity with iNews, VIZ, and an understanding of building program rundowns
Flexibility to work various shifts when needed, and a willingness to travel when necessary
Motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently, as well as in a team environment