Associate Producer/Writer, FNC Weekends

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

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Associate Producer to join our NYC Headquarters. As an Associate Producer, you will be a valued member of a strong, flexible team that produces fast-paced news programming on weekdays and weekends. You will write and produce for our highly rated branded shows as well as wall-to-wall breaking news when it happens. This position offers the opportunity to work with several key members of our production staff and our top rated anchors. It also provides an excellent path for Associate Producers who plan to become line producers.

Flexibility is vital for this role as other schedules may apply.

a Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities

• Write for two or more news shows per day
• Write copy and teases
• Produce live shots and guest segments
• Work with producers in the control room
• Work with reporters from our newsroom on live shots and stories
  
  

What You Will Need

• 3 years of national or large market local news experience
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Excellent writing, producing and communication skills
• Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics, history, geography and current events
• Must write in a vibrant conversational style that makes the news relevant, clear and catchy
• Substantial control room and breaking news experience
• Team player who can meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
• Flexibility to work daytime and weekend shifts
• Ability to spot the best part of a story and make it matter to a national audience
• Creativity and “outside the box” thinking
  
  

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 $67,000.00-74,000.00 annually. 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.