News Producer

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News is looking for a creative, organized, motivated, curious individual with strong editorial and logistical skills to join us as a Producer in our Washington D.C Bureau. You are responsible for working with r eporter s in the bureau and in the field to set up interviews, obtain information, write scripts, build graphics, and deliver compelling live shots and packages. The newsroom producer job requires flexibility and the ability to change schedule on short notice.

You will be offered a shift within the following range SUNDAYS THRU SATURDAYS (8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 10:00 AM-7:00 PM)

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Find elements, log events, and identify News developments
• Remain read-in and familiar with daily developments on Washington based and political stories
• Work with Reporters to set up interviews, ask questions and obtain information to craft and produce live shots and packages
• Travel with a news crew to various destinations to field produce news events
• Monitor wires, social media and other broadcast networks for News developments
• Build graphics, chyrons and lower thirds for story delivery
• Pitch story ideas
• Work with Editors to make sure we deliver visually compelling stories

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in a local or national Newsroom
• Experience with producing news live shots and packages
• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international politics.
• Familiarity with the various D.C. government agencies
• Keen understanding of how to set up interviews and gather News
• A self-starter attitude paired with the ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask and prioritize on a daily basis, and especially in breaking news situations
• Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, and ScheduAll a plus.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjoqwd-18-190-217-134-42 in your application.