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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 is hiring a Capitol Hill Producer.  We are looking for a tenacious newsgatherer to join our Capitol Hill team in the Washington D.C. Bureau. This proactive, passionate, and self-motivated individual will work with our reporters and producers to break news and advance the network’s Congressional coverage.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop unique sources that allow you the opportunity to break news and stay ahead of the competition

Provide editorial and logistical guidance to drive our Capitol Hill coverage

Work closely with Fox News correspondents and producers across all platforms

Help move stories forward by getting story scoops from lawmakers and having them react to news developments

Pitch compelling, enterprise stories for television and digital platforms

Track the latest developments in the various Congressional stories, reach out to contacts, and attend press conferences and events

Prioritize the events that warrant coverage, taking into consideration available resources and the level of interest in the story

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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

5+ years of political reporting in a broadcast, print, or digital work environment

Strong contacts on Capitol Hill, the White House, and federal agencies

Exceptional editorial judgment and intricate knowledge of Capitol Hill, national, and international politics

Strong communication and writing skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize daily, especially in breaking news situations

Proficiency in shooting and digitally transmitting video

Knowledge of the D.C. area

Familiarity with the various D.C. government agencies

Ability to be a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player

Willingness to work weekends, overnights, early mornings, and late shifts

Flexibility with last-minute schedule changes

Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, and Dalet a plus

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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.

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.

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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: $84,500.00-118,500.00 annually for Washington, D.C. 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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