OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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.We are looking for a creative, thorough, and hardworking Associate Producer to join The Faulkner Focus/Outnumbered. As Associate Producer, you will be responsible for selecting/building video and graphic elements featured in the show in a team environment. You will work closely with the research department in the creation of graphics, assist in the production of all our studio shows, and work with the producer. You’re well-versed in politics, culture, and current events — and innately curious about everything else. You are a talented writer and excellent researcher who sees value in discovering unique elements to stories. As Associate Producer, you will also work under tight deadlines and breaking news situations. You have a positive attitude and are a team player.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Order the video and/or graphics for reporter hits, guest segments, intros, breaking news, and teases for daytime news shows and entering them into the rundown
Work with the video/graphics PAs to ensure elements are spellchecked and editorially/factually correct
Communicate with editors and PAs regarding video and soundbites to ensure they are cut properly both editorially and technically
Assist VIZ operators during shows by organizing all graphic requests and feeding information in a clear and concise manner during the show
Understand the stories and all the nuances to stack appropriate videos for segments
Cut video/soundbites on the fly in the control room during breaking news/live events
Build elements on the fly in a live control room environment and make last-minute changes and updates
Gather best video/nats/soundbites in early am for big stories that broke overnight or are ongoing
Be creative in finding ways to track down and obtain video
Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story
Work closely with producers and writers to ensure their vision is properly executed
Make the editorial decision on which video and/or full screens should be lined into guest segments based on the topic(s)
Make suggestions to improve video/images whenever possible
Conduct in-depth research when needed
Ability to work weekends and overnight hours
Additional responsibilities based on your unique talents/abilities
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
3+ years of prior television (or similar) experience
Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events; familiarity with popular influencers
Ability to identify and produce compelling video and graphics
Ability to work with others under intense deadline pressure
Ability to work independently and make educated decisions independently
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications 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 $67,000.00-75,000.00 annually. 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.