Production Assistant
Fox Weather
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 11/14/2024 11:05:00 AM PST
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This is a Full Time Job
Fox Weather is looking for a Production Assistant for the New York Bureau. The perfect candidate has great communication skills, loves to learn, and is an A+ team player. You thrive in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing. You will pitch stories, compile research, coordinate video and graphic elements, and provide support to other show team members and on-air meteorologists as requested. You will contribute to our social media strategy and be involved in efforts to source the best user-generated content for our coverage.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pitch stories on a daily basis, with topics ranging from the most important breaking weather news to features on weather-related stories of interest
• Provide support to the production team as they build segments, manage breaking news, and work on long-term projects
• Find the best sound bites, video, and graphics for the most informative and compelling segments
• Write banners, cut video, and on the rare occasion, 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
• Work in coordination with studio, field crews, and guests as needed
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Prior internship or job experience in a related field
• Passion for weather
• Willingness and ability to work under tight deadlines while juggling several tasks at once
• Social media savviness
• Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with team members
• Weather experience preferred
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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $18.25-25.00 per hour for New York City and Westchester County, NY. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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