Associate Producer at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** An early-career journalist looking to grow in a high-intensity newsroom environment through hands-on production of live broadcasts. **Key h

Work type: onsite

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Salary: $67,000 – $75,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** An early-career journalist looking to grow in a high-intensity newsroom environment through hands-on production of live broadcasts. **Key highlights** You will gain exposure to all facets of production, from booking guests and writing copy to managing live shots, while working across both national and briefing programs. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 1-3 years of professional experience in a live television production environment. - Possess strong editorial judgment and the ability to write effectively under tight deadlines. - Maintain a deep interest in American politics and business news. - Are flexible and prepared to work early morning hours or weekends in a fast-paced DC newsroom.

Job Description

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 a proactive and organized Associate Producer with strong writing, booking and video/graphics skills and great editorial judgment to join our D.C. team. As an Associate Producer you also must have stellar communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced breaking news environment, looking to grow within the company and take on more responsibilities.  This job is a position with shifts that split between 3 days working on Fox News Live and The Sunday Briefing, as well as 2 days working in the DC newsroom producing live shots.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build fast-paced newscasts

• Generate creative and innovative ideas for guest segments and pieces

• Communicate daily story development to executive producer

• Responsible for graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements

• Take part in editorial planning

• Help book guest segments/studios

• Work with reporters to set up interviews, ask questions and obtain information to craft and produce live shots

• Monitor wires, social media and other broadcast networks for news developments

• Find elements, log events, and identify news developments

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

• 1-3 years of professional experience in a live television environment

• Ability to write effectively and creatively

• Thorough knowledge of American politics and business news

• Strong writing and copy-editing skills

• Ability to work under intense deadline pressure in a newsroom

• Flexibility to work early morning hours and weekends

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