Producer, News Edge
Fox News Channel
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 6/5/2018 2:04:00 PM PST
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Freelance Job
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News Edge is the affiliate news service servicing domestic clients all across the United States.
We are looking for a dedicated Freelance Producer to join our Fox News Edge team. The News Edge producer takes on several producing rolls, including pkg and block producing. As a Freelance Producer, you create content and manage the production of news content for distribution to 175 News Edge national and international affiliates via the Edge Cloud service. You are a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. You are comfortable working under tight deadlines in a fast- paced environment.
Likely Schedule: Varies depending on need. Mostly daytime but occasional weekend and overnight shifts.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee production of news content consisting of various types and formats for affiliate newscasts, digital and social properties
• Copy edit scripts and screen video for QC & potentially litigious content prior to distribution
• Pitch story ideas, write and produce compelling packages and news items
• Work closely with our on-air team to translate on-air content for online channels
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Solid news judgment
• Detailed oriented
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work with others under strict pressure to meet imposed deadlines
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in related field)
• Writing and producing experience at a legitimate news organization
• Strong knowledge of current events
• Willingness to work flexible hours e.g. overnight, early AM, late night & weekends
• Local news affiliate experience
• Ability to write, edit and proof-read quality written content
• Experience with Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights and other analytics tools
• Experience with Content Management Systems
• Knowledge of industry best-practices, including content delivery standards and usability
• Strong skills in industry-standard Adobe photo, audio and video editing software
• Ability to work as a part of a team.
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.