Freelance Production Assistant, The Big Weekend Show Job at Fox Corporation, New York, NY

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  • Fox Corporation
  • New York, NY

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 Channel is looking for a talented Freelance Production Assistant to join the top-rated and recently expanded primetime program, The Big Weekend Show. As a Freelance Production Assistant, you thrive in a high-volume, collaborative, fast-paced environment and can complete tasks with minimal errors. If you have a passion for politics, current events and pop culture and are looking for a role to kick start your career, this is a great opportunity to learn the ropes and grow within the company.

This role is located fully onsite, and the schedule is Wednesday – Sunday.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As the Freelance Production Assistant, you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and can complete tasks with minimal errors

  • Create and edit compelling videos and graphics

  • Assist producers with elements for the leads, teases, and segments, including selecting, pulling and cutting VO/SOTs

  • Coordinate reporter hits

  • Help manage and oversee graphic elements during the show in the control room during the live broadcast

  • Pitch stories for news of the day and future segments

  • Book guests during breaking news situations

  • Learn to compile research packets and produce segments

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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

  • Experience using Dalet

  • Familiarity with iNews, VIZ, and an understanding of building program rundowns

  • Broadcast news experience

  • Passion for political news, current events, and pop culture

  • Strong administrative and organizational skills

  • Ability to multitask under pressure and meet tight deadlines

  • Solid news and editorial judgment, especially during breaking news

Job Tags

Freelance, Weekend work,

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