Freelance Field Producer, Chicago Bureau

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 possibly 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

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $40.00-50.00 per hour.