Associate Producer, Media Desk

This is a Full Time Job

Fox News is looking for an Associate Producer for the Washington D.C. Media Desk, a service desk for the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, and dot-com entities. The Associate Producer has a solid understanding of both the technical aspects of digital media and the editorial judgment of a newsroom environment. The Associate Producer has a general understanding of national and international news, as well as a passion for politics and beltway news. A constant sense of urgency is absolutely required in order to make editorial and logistical decisions in this fast-paced news environment.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor large volumes of incoming media via Satellite, FTP and physical hardware ingest

Use video hardware to ingest physical media into a digital system (monitoring quality control standards with correct video and audio levels)

Understand digital video file formats, file conversion, file play-out and file transfer (FTP)

Understand web video, streaming video, social media, Skype, etc.

Complete basic desktop edits

Attend daily interdepartmental meetings to proactively discuss and plan for future events

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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

3-5 years of live television newsroom experience

Strong writing skills and editorial judgment

A passion for current events

Familiarity with iNews

Understanding of tape-less workflow in a newsroom

Ability to work various rotational shifts including days, nights, and weekends

Good communication skills and a positive attitude

Ability to work seamlessly in a team-oriented environment

Ability to work well with others and help to train co-workers and new employees

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.

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