OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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 DESCRIPTIONFox News is looking for a Field Producer to work in the LA Bureau. As a Field Producer, you will cover major stories including breaking news, initiative stories, and special events. You will also produce reporter live shots, travel for news events, and coordinate all aspects of production. You must demonstrate through past experience that you have strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with correspondents and photographers in the field.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Produce reporter live shots and packages on location and in the LA Bureau
Travel domestically and internationally to cover breaking news, often at the last minute and for extended periods of time
Pitch and develop original story ideas
Newsgathering logistics, book travel, assign field crews
Coordinate all aspects of production, including booking, writing, ordering graphics, and producing both taped segments and live shots
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
3 years of experience as a reporter, writer, producer, and/or editor at a news organization
Extensive field production experienc
Strong writing skills
Extensive experience in edit room
Production experience in breaking news and feature reporting
Ability to shoot video and operate LiveU
Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays, often with short notice
Valid driver’s license
Proficiency in Spanish preferred
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