Freelance Production Assistant, FOX Weather

FOX Weather is looking for a part-time Freelance Production Assistant to join our team in New York. In this role, you'll support live programming by helping producers and meteorologists bring breaking weather stories to air. You'll pitch stories, compile research, coordinate video and graphic elements, edit video, write graphics, source compelling user-generated content, and contribute to our social media presence. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a passion for weather and live news.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Support producers and meteorologists by researching stories and preparing visual elements for live programming

Attend editorial meetings and help identify the strongest video, graphics, and storytelling opportunities

Source, verify, and clear compelling user-generated content from social media and other platforms

Ingest, log, and edit video and sound bites

Write clear, accurate lower thirds, banners, and video graphics with close attention to detail

Use Adobe Premiere to edit video and graphics for air

Coordinate with reporters and producers to manage production elements for live shots and looklives

Stay up to date on breaking weather events and newsroom priorities

Assist the production team with other editorial and production needs as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Internship or professional experience in a newsroom, broadcast, or digital production environment

Basic video editing experience using Adobe Premiere or similar non-linear editing software

Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform under tight deadlines in a breaking news environment

Proficiency with social media platforms

Passion for weather news is a plus

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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 $17.79-22.00 per hour.