Producer
Fox News Channel
Washington, DCThis was removed by the employer on 5/6/2019 4:04:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News is looking for a creative, organized, motivated, curious individual with strong editorial and logistical skills to fill a producer position in our Washington D.C Bureau. You will be responsible for working with reporters to set up interviews, obtain information, write scripts, build graphics and deliver compelling live shots and packages. You will ask the tough questions, collect the latest elements for stories and move content forward. Aggressively seeking out additional information and pitching stories is critical to success in this position. A natural curiosity of news is a must.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Find elements, log events, and identify news developments
• Remain up-to-date and familiar with daily developments on Washington based and political stories
• Work with reporters to set up interviews, ask questions and obtain information to craft and produce live shots and packages
• Monitor wires, social media and other broadcast networks for news developments
• Build graphics, chyrons and lower thirds for story delivery
• Pitch story ideas
• Work with editors to make sure we deliver visually compelling stories
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• At least 8 years of experience in a local or national newsroom
• Experience with producing news live shots and packages both in house and in the field
• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international politics
• Familiarity with the various D.C. government agencies
• Keen understanding of how to set up interviews and gather news
• Being a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, and especially in breaking news situations
• Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends
• Willingness to travel
• Familiarity with iNews, Outlook and ScheduAll a plus