Production Assistant, Fox Weather Rotational Program
Fox News
New York, NY
JOB DESCRIPTION
FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com are looking for a motivated Production Assistant, Flash to join our team. As a Production Assistant, Flash, you can handle a fast-paced environment and are creative, flexible and have a ''can-do'' attitude. You are willing to learn, enjoy collaborating with a team and eager to advance within the company.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Cut & optimize video from Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network shows for use on FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com as well as Fox's YouTube channels
• Edit custom video packages for Fox's YouTube channels, including creating clips or other media for the Story and Community features
• Monitor Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network programming for compelling newsmakers/segments that can be featured on the designated platforms
• Create and edit customized thumbnail images for YouTube & video uploads
• Run web video & YouTube live streams while moderating comments
• Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 1-2 years of newsroom experience, preferably in a digital breaking news environment
• Experienced with multi-tasking several projects
• Strong knowledge of SEO and writing
• Strong planning, communication and interpersonal skills; a positive, collaborative attitude
• Excellent editorial judgment and knowledge of current events
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced 24-hour news environment, some holidays or shift changes required
• Be a team player willing to jump in when needed in breaking news situations
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of CMS, Photoshop and video editing systems
• Experience with metrics platforms (YouTube Analytics, Chartbeat, Google Analytics)
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq6px9-18-207-163-25-42 in your application.
FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOX News podcasts and the direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service FOX Nation. A top five-cable network, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for more than 18 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks as the number one business channel on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.