News Production Assistant
About The Position
ROLE: Daily production of a quality news product as defined by the FOX 5/KUSI brands. Accuracy and excellence in production techniques and writing. RESPONSIBILITIES: Write and support line producers for assigned newscasts. Fill-in produce as needed. Manage and write graphics for assigned stories and update them as needed. Research, confirm, and update local, state, national and international stories through multiple sources including websites, FOX & Nexstar services, wires, and social media. Help determine placement of stories in the newscast and advise producer on story format changes. Help plan future segments, topics, guests, and story ideas. Post links to the Fox 5/KUSI website. Assist assignment desk in making calls to confirm story details. Produce or assist with streaming content and non‑broadcast news efforts Maintain social media presence. Additional duties as necessary.
Requirements
- Must be able to work well under extreme pressure and deadlines
- Must have solid news judgment
- Must be a consistent and accurate writer
- Must interact positively and productively with others and take feedback
- Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented
- Must be technically nimble to take advantage of newsroom resources
- Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts, weekends, holidays as needed
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired.
- 1-2 years’ experience in a working newsroom either as a writer or production assistant.
Responsibilities
- Write and support line producers for assigned newscasts.
- Fill-in produce as needed.
- Manage and write graphics for assigned stories and update them as needed.
- Research, confirm, and update local, state, national and international stories through multiple sources including websites, FOX & Nexstar services, wires, and social media.
- Help determine placement of stories in the newscast and advise producer on story format changes.
- Help plan future segments, topics, guests, and story ideas.
- Post links to the Fox 5/KUSI website.
- Assist assignment desk in making calls to confirm story details.
- Produce or assist with streaming content and non‑broadcast news efforts
- Maintain social media presence.
- Additional duties as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
