Freelance Production Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Creative Arts/Media
Broadcasting, Video Production, TV & Film Production, Journalism
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jul 20, 2026
$17 - $22/hour
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.
FOX News Live is looking for a talented Freelance Production Assistant to join our Washington, DC team on weekends. In this role, you’ll play a key part in bringing live news coverage to air by cutting and editing video and selecting soundbites for air. You will work closely with producers, writers, and editors in a fast-paced control room environment where speed, accuracy, and attention to detail are critical.
If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for live news, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in television production.
Cut and edit video, soundbites, and other visual elements for live broadcasts
Collaborate with line producers and writers to identify the strongest elements
Edit and turn around breaking news video quickly
Work closely with editors to ensure all elements are organized and delivered on deadline
Perform thorough quality control on every video element before it airs
WHAT YOU WILL NEEDBachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience
Experience in television news or live production
Experience with non-linear editing software
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Passion for current events and breaking news
Flexibility to work weekends and other hours as news coverage requires
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.
Fox Television Stations operates 29 broadcast TV stations across key U.S. markets, providing local news and distributed FOX Network content to diverse audiences.
Media Production Movies, Videos, and Sound Media and Telecommunications Technology, Information and Media
Company size 10,001+ employees
Company type Public company
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