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 with a production team on all aspects of long-form documentary-style production, from concept to completion, in the genres of True Crime and Justice. You will assist with research, scripting and creativity in the edit room as you compile elements that create compelling stories. 

 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Book and pre-interview guests

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

Interface with talent when needed

Arrange travel and logistics for shoots across the country

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A 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 deadlines

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

Excellent organizational skills

Positive attitude and team player spirit

Experience with live streaming/TV programming is a plus!

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 $19.00-25.00 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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