About this role
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News Media is seeking a dynamic and hardworking Production Assistant to join the Fox Nation live team! This group is responsible for the growing demand for executing live streaming of breaking news and events on our platform.
You are highly organized and have great time management skills. You are a self-starter with a ''can-do'' attitude and enjoy working and collaborating with a team. The Production Assistant will also assist with other productions such as town hall and live event programming and specials. The candidate should be able to determine, plan, and manage their day-to-day activities as well as long-term priorities regarding all aspects of the production.
YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct and operate live streams and shows in an automated control room
Write creative and editorially interesting descriptions and work with graphics to create toolkits for the app
Coordinate with other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, marketing, field production, and media relations
Potential for long hours, including evenings and weekends
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment under tight deadlines Ability to work under tight deadline pressures
Excellent communication skills
Strong knowledge of current events
Experience with live streaming/TV programming is a plus!
Positive attitude and team player spirit
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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 $19.00-25.75 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.Other facts
About Fox Corporation
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in nine of the top ten largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce nearly 1,000 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
What you'll do
- The Production Assistant will direct and operate live streams and shows in an automated control room while coordinating with various departments. They will also assist with other productions such as town hall and live event programming.
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