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Fox News Media · 1 day ago

Digital Production Assistant, Breaking/Trending News - AM

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $25/hr

Fox News Media operates a variety of news platforms and is currently seeking a Digital Production Assistant to join their team. The role involves producing multimedia articles, conducting research, supporting breaking news coverage, and managing content production needs in a fast-paced environment.

Broadcasting

Responsibilities

Producing multiple assigned multimedia articles and wires a day in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Obtaining, shooting and editing videos, photos and other imagery

Conducting background research on individuals and topics relevant to breaking news coverage

Supporting high-profile breaking news coverage through multimedia production for digital stories and live blogs

Reaching out to external sources via phone and social media to verify information and gather content

Contributing to original written content as needed

Acting as a point of contact for reporters, writers, and editors to support multimedia production needs

Adhering to detailed SEO requirements

Incorporating edits from supervisors

Creating engaging online quizzes tied to trending or high-interest news topics

Managing multiple assignments across a wide range of topics

Qualification

SEOCMS (WordPress)PhotoshopJournalism degreeGreat writingResearch skillsCuriosityAdaptability

Required

A track record of great writing, preferably involving reporting and research

Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced news environment

Ability to anticipate the needs of writers, reporters and editors and proactively support content production

Willingness and ability to work weekends and some holidays

Curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn new tools and skills

Must be willing and available to travel on short notice

Preferred

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

Experience with SEO, working in a CMS (WordPress preferred) and Photoshop is preferred

Familiarity with Associated Press style

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision

Insurance

A 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

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