Field Producer
FOX Business
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
FOX Business is looking for a seasoned Field Producer to join our team in the NY Bureau. The ideal candidate is a business news junkie who has excellent newsgathering skills and a network of strong contacts. The Field Producer will use their editorial skills to follow leads, break news, and pitch original stories. You are a proactive, passionate, and self-motivated individual who can collaborate with our producers and reporters to advance the network's coverage on all platforms.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Produce reporter live shots and packages in the LA Bureau and on-location
• Travel domestically and internationally to cover breaking news, often at the last minute for extended periods
• Pitch and develop original story ideas
• Assist reporters in gathering elements for television and online coverage
• Write articles to be published on FOXBusiness.com
• Handle all newsgathering logistics: book travel, book field crews
• Coordinate all aspects of production: book and conduct interviews, write scripts, order graphics, and produce live shots
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience as a reporter, writer, producer, and/or editor at a news organization
• Extensive field production experience
• Strong research and writing skills
• Demonstrated communication skills to work with correspondents and photographers in the field
• Strong local contacts
• A passion for business and current events
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize daily, especially in a breaking news situation
• Production experience in breaking news and feature reporting
• Willingness to travel and work long hours, including weekends with short notice
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 $83,000.00-110,000.00 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.
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Salary/Benefits
$83,000.00
- 110,000.00
per year
Additional Information
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Business Network
FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York - the business capital of the world - FBN launched in October 2007 and currently ranks among the top business channels on television. The network is available in nearly 60 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX Corporation, FBN is a unit of FOX News Media and has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.
