Production Assistant, The Bottom Line

Fox Corporation • New York, NY

5d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive, and creative Production Assistant to join The Bottom Line with Dagen McDowell & Brian Brenberg on FOX Business. As a Production Assistant, you will help produce materials including video montages, SOTs & graphics daily. Qualified candidates should have a solid understanding of the news of the day. You must know how to work quickly under pressure in a collaborative editorial environment while maintaining quality standards. Good time management and organization is a must.

Requirements

• Prior television (or similar) experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with others under intense deadline pressure
• Ability to understand and execute tasks as instructed by others
• Ability to work independently
• Flexibility to pivot at a moment’s notice given the fast-paced news environment
• Willingness and eagerness to listen, learn, and grow from constructive criticism
• Knowledge of business news, politics, and current events

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Cut video & SOTs, with varying degrees of difficulty
• Create topical graphics to correspond with news of day segments
• Compile research on topics discussed in the show
• Assist anchors with pre-show preparation
• Assist segment producers with gathering elements for air

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree