Associate Producer/Writer

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 an experienced and passionate Associate Producer/Writer to join our team in New York. In this role, you will be part of a strong and flexible team producing fast-paced news programming on weekdays and weekends. You will write and produce content for our highly rated branded shows and support wall-to-wall breaking news coverage as events unfold. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with anchors and multiple production teams, while providing a strong career path for Associate Producers looking to grow into line producer roles. Flexibility is essential for this role, as schedules may vary based on production needs.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Write and produce content for two or more daily news programs
• Write scripts, teases, and copy for broadcasts
• Produce live shots and guest segments
• Collaborate with producers and control room staff during live broadcasts

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a national or large market local newsroom
• Excellent writing, producing, and communication skills
• Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics, history, geography, and current events
• Ability to write in a clear, engaging, and conversational style that makes news stories accessible, compelling, and relevant to viewers.
• Substantial control room and breaking news experience
• Strong team player who can work under tight deadlines and adapt quickly to breaking news and changing priorities
• 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

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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 $67,000.00-75,000.00 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.

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