Assignment Desk Assistant
FOX Sports
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/16/2016 4:04:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
The Assignment Desk Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily newsgathering efforts for multiple platforms. Duties can include but are not limited to answering phones, booking feeds, acquiring materials/information for all FS1 shows, affording clearance of media from non-FOX entities via social media or licensing, cutting video clips, maintaining up to date contacts around the country, downloading video off FTP sites for use in production, ensuring games are recorded properly, attending production planning meetings.
Responsibilities
• Answering phones, booking feeds and acquiring materials/information for all FS1 shows
• Effort clearance of media from non-FOX entities via social media or licensing
• Ensuring events are recorded properly, cutting video clips and sending to multiple FOX entities
• Sending out stories to producers for potential coverage
• Getting a feed in the fastest way possible or waiting for a less expensive option
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in news operations
• Ability to manage multiple projects, strong phone and people skills to maintain effective business relationships around the country. Basic knowledge of how satellite, fiber feeds, and FTP sites work.
• Knowledge of Newsroom systems including INews. Microsoft Office Suite. Very strong internet skills. Knowledge of using FTP and online video a plus.
Division Description
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports. In addition, FOX Sports also encompasses FOX Sports Digital, which includes FOXSports.com, FOX Sports GO, Whatifsports.com and Yardbarker.com. Also included in the Group are FOX's interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and BTN 2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.