Production Assistant, The Story with Martha MacCallum

Location: New York

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 DESCRIPTION The Story with Martha Mac Callum is looking for a proactive Production Assistant with a passion for politics, current events, and breaking news. As a Production Assistant, you will identify and edit the most compelling videos for air while creating informative, catchy graphics that tell stories visually. Your ability to accomplish tasks on a tight deadline will allow you to succeed in this role.

If you are ready to kick start your career in the news industry and work alongside a great team of professionals on the number-one news channel in America, we can’t wait to meet you!

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Create and edit compelling videos and graphics

Produce guest segments and reporter hits while coordinating with studio and field crews

Pitch story ideas and produce segments

Conduct independent research, analyze, and interpret domestic, international, and political affairs to develop and pitch story ideas to anchor and senior show staff

Research, identify, and help book potential guests for stories

Work alongside team members to produce content for social media

Edit packagesWHAT YOU WILL NEED Strong digital and social media skills

Experience using Dalet Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events

Broadcast news experience

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

Ability to work well in a fast-paced atmosphere

Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments

Flexibility to work various shifts when neededA motivated, self-starter attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaborativelyA Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience#LI-BC1

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 $ per hour. 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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