Freelance Production Assistant
Fox Weather
New York, NYThis is a Freelance Job
We are seeking a part-time Freelance Production Assistant to join the FOX Weather team! The Freelance Production Assistant is an aspiring news producer who has a passion for weather and an eagerness to work in this exciting industry. You excel in communication, embrace learning opportunities, and exhibit excellent teamwork. You thrive in a high-paced environment, enjoy collaborating with a team, and are eager to advance within our company.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Actively pitch a variety of stories from breaking weather news to features on weather-related themes
• Assist our production team in building segments, managing breaking news, and handling long-term projects
• Find the best sound bites, video, and graphics to create compelling segments
• Write banners, edit video, and occasionally book guests, all while quickly responding to breaking weather news
• Quickly identify strong user-generated content from multiple sources, ensuring the best elements are incorporated into FOX Weather coverage
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
• Previous internship or job experience in related roles
• Passion for the weather domain; previous experience is a plus
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectively
• Proficient with social media
• Exceptional communication skills to work in collaboration with team members
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Salary/Benefits
$17.79 - $22.00 /hour USD
Final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location
Additional Information
FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media, launched in October 2021. The platform combines the resources of FOX News Channel's extensive newsgathering units and FOX Television Stations, featuring a team of 120 meteorologists to deliver a comprehensive suite of weather products that includes local, regional, and national reporting, as well as live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar and over 100,000 HD cameras across the country, FOX Weather offers an innovative approach to forecasting that covers all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. The service is accessible via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on iOS and Android devices, and through FOX's Connected TV Apps on platforms such as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, with a commitment to providing accurate and timely weather information to its audience.
