White House Producer
Fox News Channel
Washington, DCThis was removed by the employer on 5/8/2019 9:04:00 AM PST
Not to worry we have many other jobs on the site;
Browse all jobs
Browse the Broadcast News Category
Browse the Crew Category
Browse the Film and TV Production Category
Browse the TV Network Category
Search for White House Producer jobs in Washington-DC
Search all White House Producer postings
Full Time Job
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News is looking for a tenacious White House Producer to join our Washington, D.C. team. As the White House Producer you have strong sources and exceptional editorial skills. You have the ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television. You are a pro-active, passionate and self-motivated individual who will work with our producers and reporters to break news and advance the networks' coverage.
You may be offered the following shift: (Friday-Tuesday, with hours varying week to week depending on shift needs)
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build contacts and develop unique sources that allow you the opportunity to break news
• Provide editorial and logistical guidance to drive our White House coverage and stay ahead of our competitors
• Assist reporters in gathering video, picking sound bites for use on air, with live shots and producing packages
• Field produce, encompassing coordinating crews for best coverage, conduct interviews, shoot video and provide editorial readouts and pool reports
• Pitch stories and develop original content for television and digital that approach stories from unique angles
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• At least 5 years of political reporting in a broadcast, print or digital work environment
• Strong contacts in the White House, Capitol Hill, and federal agencies
• Exceptional editorial judgment and intricate knowledge of national and international politics
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, and especially in breaking news situations
• Proficiency in shooting, editing and digitally transmitting video