Associate Producer, Overnights

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced Associate Producer to join our New York City Headquarters. As an Associate Producer at the NYC headquarters you will write for fast-paced overnight newscasts. You are an exceptional storyteller with a dedicated command of news and cultural trends. You will be a member of a strong, flexible team that produces both short newscasts and major breaking news coverage during prime time and overnight shifts. In addition to providing short daily newscasts, this team constantly monitors multiple sources for major breaking news.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Produce news cut-ins during taped programming
• Produce short newscasts for digital services
• You will need strong editorial skills and quick reflexes to produce breaking news coverage during major events
• Write and produce hour-long programming during political coverage and international events scheduled for overnight hours

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of national or large market local news experience
• Excellent writing, producing and communication skills
• Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics, history, geography and current events
• Ability to write in a vibrant conversational style that makes the news relevant, clear and catchy
• Substantial control room and breaking news experience
• Ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
• Flexibility to work daytime, overnights and weekend shifts
• Finding the best part of a story and making it matter to a national audience
• Being creative and thinking 'outside the box'

#LI-DNI

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.

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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: $59,500.00-74,500.00 annually 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpwe24-52-14-8-34-42 in your application.