Production Assistant

This is a Freelance Job

Fox News Channel is looking for a talented Freelance Production Assistant to join the top-rated and recently expanded primetime program, The Big Weekend Show. As a Freelance Production Assistant, you thrive in a high-volume, collaborative, fast-paced environment and can complete tasks with minimal errors. If you have a passion for politics, current events and pop culture and are looking for a role to kick start your career, this is a great opportunity to learn the ropes and grow within the company.

This role is located fully onsite, and the schedule is Wednesday – Sunday.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• As the Freelance Production Assistant, you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and can complete tasks with minimal errors
• Create and edit compelling videos and graphics
• Assist producers with elements for the leads, teases, and segments, including selecting, pulling and cutting VO/SOTs
• Coordinate reporter hits
• Help manage and oversee graphic elements during the show in the control room during the live broadcast
• Pitch stories for news of the day and future segments
• Book guests during breaking news situations
• Learn to compile research packets and produce segments

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience using Dalet
• Familiarity with iNews, VIZ, and an understanding of building program rundowns
• Broadcast news experience
• Passion for political news, current events, and pop culture
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Solid news and editorial judgment, especially during breaking news