OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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 DESCRIPTIONFox News is looking for an organized, motivated, curious individual with strong logistical and editorial skills to join our assignment desk team in our LA Bureau. The Freelance Producer / Assignment Editor will work with a team of people to coordinate daily news coverage, including adjusting reporters to cover breaking news and prioritizing incoming editorial information. The Freelance Producer / Assignment Editor has strong news judgment and can handle multiple breaking news stories in our fast-paced network newsroom environment.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor news, reach out to appropriate beat reporters/producers, and ensure that breaking and updated information is entered into the urgent queue
Assign and organize crews to meet the changing demands of day-to-day news coverage
Reach out to the bureau management team to flag breaking news in the West Coast region, providing a plan of action and coverage for live broadcast
Assist in tracking and logging news events with an emphasis on guiding employees to flag and highlight news developments
Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments
Reach out to agencies, government departments, and FOX personnel to gather and confirm information
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in a local or national newsroom
Strong logistical and editorial skills
Knowledge of network pool operations at the desk level with an emphasis on understanding the unilateral benefit
Must be a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, especially in breaking news situations
Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, and Jira a plus
Willingness to work a variety of non-traditional shifts, including weekends, early mornings, and overnights
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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 $40.00-50.00 per hour.Top Skills
Fox Corporation Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90067
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