FOX
Freelance Field Producer
United States · On-site · Part time
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- EmployerFOX
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typePart time
- Employer posted
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News is looking for an experienced Freelance Field Producer to join our team in New York. The Freelance Field Producer is a news junkie who has innate curiosity, dogged newsgathering skills, and strong contacts. You will use your skills to enhance the network's newsgathering and produce exceptional journalism. You will also use your editorial skills to follow leads, break news, and pitch original stories with high potential for compelling television. The Freelance Field Producer is a proactive, passionate, and self-motivated individual who will collaborate with our producers and reporters to advance the network’s coverage on all platforms.
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A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Pitch and develop original content for television and digital
Build contacts and develop unique sources to break news
Dig into and develop storylines that others are not already exploring
Enterprise investigative stories
Assist reporters in gathering elements for television and online coverage
Cover news events, provide editorial guidance and conduct interviews in the region or anywhere the news takes you
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
At least 5+ years of field producing experience in a broadcast, print, or digital work environment
Exceptional editorial judgment
Strong local contacts
A passion for current events
A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis; especially in breaking news situations
Ability and willingness to respond to breaking news at a moment’s notice, travel domestically or internationally and remain on location for as long as needed to cover the story
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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.
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- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typePart time
- Employer posted
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