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Fox News Media · 2 weeks ago

Freelance Associate Producer/Writer, Outnumbered

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$28.85/hr - $33.66/hr

3+ years exp

Fox News Media is a leading news organization that operates various platforms including the FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network. They are seeking a motivated and creative Associate Producer to write compelling copy on news topics, manage live shots, and coordinate story elements under deadline pressure.

Broadcasting

Responsibilities

Research and craft stories in a way that resonates with our viewers

Write compelling scripts and bold banners under deadline pressure

Work with various show producers and anchors to manage live shots and handle guest segments

Coordinate elements for your stories, including video and graphics and scour social media for elements or information the competitors missed

Communicate critical information with showrunners and field producers

Stay on top of the latest editorial information, and communicate changes in a fast-paced atmosphere

Pitch story ideas

Qualification

Script writingNews judgmentSocial media proficiencyControl room experienceINews knowledgeMeet deadlinesPoliticsGeopolitical comprehensionTeam-player attitude

Required

At least 3+ years of major market newsroom experience

Exceptional script writing skills, news judgment, and grammar

Superior understanding of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other social media networks and applications

Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics and current events

Substantial control room and breaking news experience

Flexibility to work day/night/weekend shifts as news requires it

Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments

Excellent comprehension of geopolitical climate and current events

Preferred

Working knowledge of iNews, VIZ, and desktop editing

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study, or equivalent experience

Company

Fox News Media

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Welcome to FOX News Media on LinkedIn -- America's choice for news! 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 AVOD platform FOX Weather.

Founded in 1996

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees