Production Assistant, Photography & Videography

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a motivated Digital Production Assistant to be a part of a groundbreaking online news-team for FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com. As a Digital Production Assistant, 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 are eager to advance within the company.

You will be offered the following shift:

Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM ET - 5:30 PM ET
**Hours are subject to change. You must be available to work alternate hours when needed.**

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Editing and optimizing original photography and video for web and devices
• Booking travel for photographers
• Assist with handling invoices, and tracking billing
• Adhering to, and auditing detailed SEO requirements
• Incorporating edits from supervisors
• Utilizing real-time analytics tools to track the success of photo & video-driven stories
• Creating and updating slideshows to capture important and compelling events
• Communicating with news professionals in an assignment desk setting
• Maintaining database of contacts and story ideas
• Working with all verticals (assisting) including, Entertainment, US News, Lifestyle, Business, and World Teams by pitching visual stories and pulling in wire and partner content
• Monitoring social media platforms and forums for the latest breaking or trending news items of interest to Fox News readers
• Multitasking on tight deadlines in high-pressure environment
• Prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A Bachelor's degree in political science, communications, journalism, graphic arts or other related discipline
• One year working in daily breaking news environment
• Ability to work under deadline pressures with editors and reporters
• Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Proven creative mind with a great eye for detail
• Experience in Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator Bridge, and/or Lightroom
• Prior experience working in a DAM, or CMS is highly desired
• An interest in photography is a plus

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $20.00-25.00 per hour. 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.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq202m-18-117-252-232-42 in your application.