Freelance Associate Field Producer, Chicago Bureau at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** This role is for a mobile and energetic journalist or producer ready to work in the field on breaking news stories. You are someone who rema

Work type: onsite

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Salary: $28 – $34/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a mobile and energetic journalist or producer ready to work in the field on breaking news stories. You are someone who remains calm under pressure and is capable of managing the logistical and editorial demands of on-location news reporting. **Key highlights** As a Freelance Associate Field Producer for the Chicago Bureau, you will travel domestically to cover high-stakes events and breaking news. You will be instrumental in production, from booking crews and travel to writing segments and coordinating live shots for the network. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 1-2 years of relevant experience in a news organization. - Are comfortable with field production equipment and eager to learn operational tools like LiveU. - Possess the flexibility to travel and work long hours, often with very little notice. - Demonstrate strong editorial writing skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with reporters and photographers.

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

Fox News is committed to delivering news as it happens. We love what we do, and we’re looking for passionate, talented people to help us lead, grow, and achieve our goals. Joining the number one cable news network in America is a singular opportunity to be part of a highly successful, dynamic team that has transformed the way people get their information.

Fox News is looking for a Freelance Associate Field Producerto work in the Chicago Bureau. As a Freelance Associate Field Producer, you will cover major stories including breaking news, initiative stories, and special events.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Producing reporter live shots and packages on location 

• Traveling domestically 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 multiple aspects of production, including booking, writing, ordering graphics, and producing both taped segments and live shots

• Candidate needs to demonstrate strong communication skills to work with correspondents and photographers in the field

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience

• 1-2 years’ experience as a reporter, writer, producer, associate and/or editor at a news organization

• Some field production experience

• Strong writing skills

• Production experience in breaking news, and feature reporting

• Ability to shoot video and learn LiveU operations

• Willingness to travel and work long hours, including weekends with short notice

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