Field Producer

This is a Freelance Job

Fox News is looking for a Freelance Field Producer to work in the Chicago Bureau. As a Freelance Field Producer, you will cover major stories including breaking news, initiative stories, and special events.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Producing reporter liveshots and packages on location
• Traveling domestically and internationally to cover breaking news, often at the last minute for extended periods of time
• Pitching and developing original story ideas
• Newsgathering logistics, booking travel, assigning field crews
• Responsible for coordinating all aspects of production, including booking, writing, ordering graphics, and producing both taped segments and live shots
• Candidate needs to demonstrate, through past experience, strong communication skills to work with correspondents and photographers in the field

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3 years' experience as a reporter, writer, producer, and/or editor at a news organization
• Extensive field production experience
• Strong writing skills
• Extensive experience in edit room
• Production experience in breaking news, and feature reporting
• Ability to shoot video and operate LiveU
• Willingness to travel and work long hours, including weekends with short notice