Producer, News

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News @ Night has a great opportunity for a Producer with extensive experience producing live television news. In this role, the Producer must have excellent editorial judgment, a comprehension of fair and balanced journalism, and knowledge of national politics. In addition, the Producer must have the ability to work under extreme deadline pressure, in a fast-paced environment that demands creativity to solve problems.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pitch unique stories & compelling segments
• Book news-making guests and provocative panelists
• Package produce
• Copy edit scripts and screen video content prior to distribution
• Conduct in-depth research
• Field Producing
• Fact-checking
• Work with editors to turn the raw footage into a completed, polished program
• Additional responsibilities based on your unique talents/abilities

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 5 years of political reporting in a broadcast, print, or digital work environment
• Exceptional editorial judgment while multitasking, and prioritizing on a daily and long-term basis
• Executing under a pressure-filled deadline atmosphere and experience covering breaking news situations
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while working ahead on long-term projects
• Strong editorial judgment as well as polished writing skills
• Digital tape and graphic experience
• Knowledge of national politics
• Familiarity with iNews, VIZ, and comprehension of building program rundowns
• Flexibility to work various shifts when needed, and a willingness to travel when necessary
• Motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently, as well as in a team environment

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Bachelor's degree
• Booking experience

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