Field Producer

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is looking for a creative, organized, motivated, curious individual with strong editorial and logistical skills to be a Field Producer in our Washington D.C Bureau. The Field Producer will work with reporters to set up and conduct interviews, obtain information, write scripts, build graphics, and deliver compelling live shots and packages. The Field Producer will be expected to deploy in the field on short notice while covering national and international breakings news. You must be willing to ask tough questions, get the latest elements into a story and move content forward. Aggressively seeking out additional information and pitching stories is critical to success in this position. A natural curiosity of news and strong editorial judgment is a must.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Make quick and thoughtful decisions while deployed in the field to cover national and international breaking news
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership by reaching out to sources to break and confirm news
• Work under tight deadlines to produce editorially and visually compelling stories
• Find elements, logs events, and identify news developments
• Is read-in and familiar with daily developments about Washington-based and political stories
• Work with reporters to set up and conduct interviews, ask questions, and obtain information to craft and produce live shots, packages and digital content
• Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments
• Build graphics, chyrons, and lower thirds for story delivery
• Pitch and execute unique stories often overlooked by other media outlets
• Identify and book compelling characters and knowledgeable experts for assigned stories

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in a local or national newsroom
• Experience in field producing
• Experience with producing live shots and packages both in-house and in the field
• Strong logistical and editorial skills and deep knowledge of national and international politics
• Familiarity with various DC government agencies
• Keen understanding of how to set up interviews and gather news
• Being a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis
• Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, Dalet is a plus
• Ability to film and edit is a plus
• Must be flexible with the schedule and willing to travel and work on weekdays and weekends
• Must be able to deploy in the field on short notice

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