Freelance Production Assistant

This is a Freelance Job

FOX News Live is looking for a talented Freelance Production Assistant to join our Washington, DC team on weekends. In this role, you'll play a key part in bringing live news coverage to air by cutting and editing video and selecting soundbites for air. You will work closely with producers, writers, and editors in a fast-paced control room environment where speed, accuracy, and attention to detail are critical. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for live news, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in television production.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Cut and edit video, soundbites, and other visual elements for live broadcasts
• Collaborate with line producers and writers to identify the strongest elements
• Edit and turn around breaking news video quickly
• Work closely with editors to ensure all elements are organized and delivered on deadline
• Perform thorough quality control on every video element before it airs

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in television news or live production
• Experience with non-linear editing software
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Passion for current events and breaking news
• Flexibility to work weekends and other hours as news coverage requires

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