September 10, 2024

Fox Corporation

New York

FULL TIME

Production Assistant, The Story with Martha MacCallum

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

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
Interact with high-profile talent and all-level guests
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 packages

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
Strong digital and social media skills
Experience using Dalet
Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events
Broadcast news experience
Familiarity with popular influencers, commentators, and opinion-makers
Familiarity with i News, VIZ, and an understanding of building program rundowns
Ability to work well in a fast-paced atmosphere
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
Flexibility to work various shifts when needed
A motivated, self-starter attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

#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: $18.25-25.00 per hour for New York City and Westchester County, NY. 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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