Freelance Field Producer, Chicago Bureau at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** This is for an experienced, agile journalist or producer who thrives on the front lines of breaking news and is comfortable managing the log

Work type: onsite

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Salary: $40 – $50/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This is for an experienced, agile journalist or producer who thrives on the front lines of breaking news and is comfortable managing the logistics of remote shoots and field coverage. **Key highlights** As a freelancer in the Chicago Bureau, you will handle the entire lifecycle of field segments, from pitching stories and coordinating travel to shooting video, operating LiveU equipment, and producing live shots for the network. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 3+ years of professional newsroom experience, specifically in field production and editing. - Possess the technical ability to operate field video equipment and transmission tech like LiveU. - Demonstrate excellent communication skills to coordinate between correspondents, photographers, and control rooms. - Are prepared for domestic and international travel on short notice and can work long, irregular hours.

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 Field Producer to work in the Chicago Bureau. As a Freelance Field Producer, you will cover major stories including breaking news, initiative stories, and special events.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Producing reporter liveshots and packages on location 

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

• Candidate needs to demonstrate, through past experience, 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

• 3 years’ experience as a reporter, writer, producer, and/or editor at a news organization

• Extensive field production experience

• Strong writing skills

• Extensive experience in edit room

• Production experience in breaking news, and feature reporting

• Ability to shoot video and operate LiveU

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

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