Freelance Producer, FOX Nation at FOX Entertainment

**Who this is for** A detail-oriented, seasoned producer with a journalism background and significant experience working in live television control rooms, ready

Work type: onsite

Location: New York, New York, USA

Salary: $35 – $49/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** A detail-oriented, seasoned producer with a journalism background and significant experience working in live television control rooms, ready to drive 24/7 streaming content for FOX Nation. **Key highlights** You will manage the end-to-end production of live streams, from creative pitch and guest booking to scriptwriting and final delivery, all while maintaining high editorial standards in a competitive streaming landscape. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 5+ years of professional control room experience at a news or documentary organization. - Are an excellent writer capable of crafting compelling, accurate stories under pressure. - Have a deep, current knowledge of politics and global events. - Can thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility with nights and weekends.

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 Nation is seeking a dynamic, experienced Freelance Producer to join the live team. The FOX Nation live team is leading the industry in the streaming wars with coverage nearly 24/7 and seven days a week. To meet that demand, we are looking for a Freelance Producer, who is a self-starter with excellent editorial skills who can create compelling content for the FOX Nation audience! The ideal candidate is a seasoned writer who is detail-oriented & excellent under pressure. The Producer must have prior live-show control room experience, automation is a plus!

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of daily live streams from pitch to platform, including descriptions and artwork

• Pitch live show ideas and guests

• Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to tell a story

• Oversee all aspects of  productions including story research, scriptwriting, field shoots, obtaining archival video, and managing rights and clearances

• Coordinate with other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, marketing, field production, and media relations

• 5+ years of professional experience in a live television control room at a news organization, production company, or documentary company

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

• Strong and accurate writing

• Line producer experience

• Thorough knowledge of current events and politics

• Ability to travel when required

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment, working both independently and as a part of a team

• Ability to think creatively and develop new and interesting approaches to storytelling

• Willing to work nights, and weekends when needed

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