Associate Producer, The Faulkner Focus / Outnumbered

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is committed to delivering news as it happens. We love what we do and we're looking for passionate, talented people to help us lead, grow, and achieve our goals. Joining the number one cable news network in America is a singular opportunity to be part of a highly successful, dynamic team that has transformed the way people get their information.

We are looking for a creative, thorough, and hardworking Associate Producer. As an Associate Producer, you will be responsible for writing stories accurately and in a way to draw in viewers. You will write to specific visual elements- video, sound bites, graphics, that best illustrate the story we are telling. You can generate lower thirds that not only state facts but convey editorial angles as well. You are proactive in keeping your stories up to date as the news is always developing and suggest elements for your stories. You can make changes on the fly in a fast-paced environment. You arrive at work read into the day's news and specific stories we are covering. You're well versed in politics, culture & current events - and innately curious about everything else. You are a clever writer & excellent researcher who sees value in discovering unique angles/approaches to stories that may be outside the mainstream. You work well in a team environment and communicate concisely with reporters and field producers.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pitch unique guests, stories & segments
• Conduct in-depth research
• Write stories, guest intros, teases, and banners
• Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story
• Additional responsibilities based on your unique talents/abilities and the needs of a specific show

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of prior television (or similar) experience
• Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events; familiarity with popular influencers, commentators & opinion makers
• Ability to work with others under intense deadline pressure
• Ability to work independently and make smart decisions on your own
• Willingness to listen, learn and grow from constructive criticism
• Able to work weekends and overnight hours
• You find the best part of a story and make it matter to a national audience
• You are creative and think 'outside the box'

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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