Production Assistant, The Story with Martha MacCallum

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

The Story with Martha MacCallum is looking for a proactive Production Assistant with a passion for politics, current events, and breaking news. As a Production Assistant, you will identify and edit the most compelling videos for air while creating informative, catchy graphics that tell stories visually. Your ability to accomplish tasks on a tight deadline will allow you to succeed in this role. If you are ready to kick start your career in the news industry and work alongside a great team of professionals on the number-one news channel in America, we can’t wait to meet you! 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Create and edit compelling videos and graphics 

• Produce guest segments and reporter hits while coordinating with studio and field crews

• Pitch story ideas and produce segments 

• Conduct independent research, analyze, and interpret domestic, international, and political affairs to develop and pitch story ideas to anchor and senior show staff 

• Research, identify, and help book potential guests for stories 

• Work alongside team members to produce content for social media 

• Edit packages

    

WHAT YOU WILL NEED 

• Strong digital and social media skills

• Experience using Dalet 

• Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events

• Broadcast news experience 

• Familiarity with iNews, VIZ, and an understanding of building program rundowns 

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced atmosphere 

• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments 

• Flexibility to work various shifts when needed 

• A motivated, self-starter attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

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

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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.

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 $19.00-27.65 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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