Production Assistant, Breaking/Trending News – AM

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Job Position(s): Production Assistant, Breaking/Trending News - AM
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News Digital is looking for a full-time Digital Production Assistant to join the team! You will have the opportunity to be part of a growing team that writes, produces, and optimizes news content for FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. You will need to be a fast, accurate writer with a broad range of interests, from local news to world affairs.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Producing multiple assigned multimedia articles and wires a day in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Obtaining, shooting and editing videos, photos and other imagery
  • Conducting research
  • Cold calls and other outreach to outside sources to confirm information
  • Contributing written content for some articles
  • Adhering to detailed SEO requirements
  • Incorporating edits from supervisors
  • Communicating with news professionals in an assignment desk setting
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  • A track record of great writing, preferably involving reporting and research
  • Ability to work under deadline pressures
  • Willingness and ability to work weekends and some holidays
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with SEO, working in a CMS (WordPress preferred) and Photoshop is preferred
  • Familiarity with Associated Press style
#EntryLevel #EarlyCareer #LI-DNI
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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

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