Freelance News Producer

This is a Freelance Job

Fox News is looking for a creative, organized, motivated, curious individual with strong editorial and logistical skills to fill a Freelancer Producer position for our Atlanta Bureau. The Freelance Producer will work with reporters to set up interviews, obtain information, build graphics, and deliver compelling live shots and packages for coverage of any breaking or planned news event. The position will be on an ''as needed'' basis.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Find elements, log events, and identify news developments
• Be read-in and familiar with daily developments on Southeast 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
• Relay information regarding story editorial and team logistics to relevant FNC parties
• Pitch story ideas
• Work with editors to make sure we deliver visually compelling stories

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant field producing experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
• Experience with producing news live shots and packages
• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international stories
• Ability to arrange interviews, gather information, and develop stories
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize daily, especially in breaking news situations
• Familiarity with iNews is a plus
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays

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