November 5, 2024

Fox Corporation

New York

PART TIME

Freelance Production Assistant, Fox News Radio

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 a talented Freelance Production Assistant to join our Fox News Radio team. The Freelance Production Assistant will be a self-starter with stellar communication skills. The Freelance Production Assistant will have a positive attitude and you are highly organized. You perform well under the pressure of a live news environment. You are eager to advance within the company and you are a quick learner.

Schedule varies depending on news; candidate must be able to work flexible shifts including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Select and edit audio clips in a fast-paced environment
Write scripts to accompany audio clips
Edit and process correspondent reports for timing purposes
Work with editors
Conduct interviews for radio segments
Work with anchors to load audio into hourly rundowns
Coordinate reporter booking times for affiliate stations

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Prior internship experience in radio, television or online journalism
Understanding of the technical and editorial functions of radio and multi-media production
Demonstrated knowledge of current events
Good communication skills and a positive attitude

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or Communications
Basic knowledge of i News, ENCO, and Adobe Audition

#LI-DNI #Entry Level #Early Career

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $17.79-18.75 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.