Production Assistant, FOX & Friends

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

We are looking for a motivated Production Assistant to join the number one national cable morning show, FOX & Friends and FOX & Friends First. The sky is the limit for someone eager to learn and grow in this fast-paced and competitive industry. As a Production Assistant, you will work to coordinate live guests both in studio and on remote, work alongside editors to cut and plug the best video for stories, produce full segments, and respond to the needs of the team with a can-do attitude. The right person is a creative go-getter who presents themselves professionally and treats people with respect.

You will be offered the following shift:

Thursday-Monday; 2:30 AM, ET - 10:30 AM, ET

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact with show hosts and high-profile talent
• Manage the greenroom
• Locate, cut and plug the best video for our coverage
• Coordinate live shots with studio and field crews
• Create research packets, and write scripts and banners for segments
• Produce content for social media platforms
• Pitch story ideas and be willing to see them through from start to finish
• Respond to the needs of the team with flexibility and an eagerness to learn

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of TV news or communications experience
• Great communication skills, go-getter attitude, and ability to be a team player
• Strong digital and social media skills
• Willingness to pitch in on additional projects as needed Interact with show hosts and high-profile talent
• Manage the greenroom
• Locate, cut and plug the best video for our coverage
• Coordinate live shots with studio and field crews
• Create research packets, and write scripts and banners for segments
• Produce content for social media platforms
• Pitch story ideas and be willing to see them through from start to finish
• Respond to the needs of the team with flexibility and an eagerness to learn
• You must be available to work weekends and holidays

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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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $19.00-27.65 per hour. 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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