Production Assistant, Fox Nation

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

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.

*JOB DESCRIPTION *

Fox News Media is seeking a dynamic and hardworking Production Assistant to join Fox Nation! As the Production Assistant, you will work on the Fox Nation live team- operating and producing live streams, shows, and events. You will also assist with research as you compile elements that create compelling shows. We're looking for someone who loves current events, politics, and breaking news and knows the Fox News brand.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and operate daily live streams in an automated control room on various topics ranging from congressional hearings to breaking live events

• Assist with story research, scriptwriting, field shoots, obtaining archival video, and managing rights and clearances

• Screen, transcribe and log footage as well as manage media from field productions

• Work alongside other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, and field production

• Partner with video editors to locate footage and elements to turn written scripts into finished productions

• Interface with talent when needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience with live streaming/TV programming in a control room

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

• Flexibility to travel and/or work long hours and weekends when required

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment

• Ability to work under tight deadline pressures

• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to write, edit, and review written content

• Excellent organizational skills

• Positive attitude and team player spirit

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $18.25-25.00 per hour for New York City and Westchester County, NY. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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