News Writer/Line Producer - perdiem position
About The Position
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
Requirements
- 3 years’ experience writing and fill-in line producing for a news show in a major market
- Ability to write and produce segments within a newscast
- Must be creative and work well under pressure
- Must be able to work flexible hours and shifts
- Overnight and weekend availability required
- Candidate will also be required to join the WGA East union
Responsibilities
- Line produce and write for fast-paced, high story count, local, live newscasts
- Copy editing when needed
- Perform desktop editing for vo/sots
- Build graphic elements
- Lead editorial meetings
- Interface with reporters and anchors
- Provide editorial guidance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
