Production Assistant, News
Fox News Channel
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 5/21/2018 4:04:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Production Assistant to work with Shepard Smith Reporting & the Breaking News Division, covering the biggest stories of the day. You have a great sense of communication and the ability to work well on a team. You are used to working in a fast- paced environment, and you can stay calm when major news breaks.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with editors and by yourself to cut video for air under breaking news deadlines
• Flag potential problems before they affect air
• Ability to multitask and prioritize various simultaneous projects
• Communicate with producers during the show about the status of upcoming video
• Pitch story ideas for the team
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills, and solid editorial judgement
• Strong experience with digital and social media
• Experience with video editing software
• Strong knowledge of current events
• 1-2 years of live television experience is a plus
• The perfect candidate will be assertive, enthusiastic about the news, and willing to learn new skills on the job
• Experience with iNews preferred
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.