Production Assistant, Mornings with Maria

Job Position(s): Production Assistant, Mornings with Maria

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Business Network

FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York — the business capital of the world — FBN launched in October 2007 and currently ranks among the top business channels on television. The network is available in nearly 60 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX Corporation, FBN is a unit of FOX News Media and has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Business Network is looking for a talented Production Assistant to join the Mornings with Maria team. As the Production Assistant, you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and have a passion for business news. 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist producers with elements for the opens, resets, teases, and segments, including pulling and cutting VO/SOTs; selecting, buying photos, and making pic pushes; creating graphics

• Coordinate reporter hits and produce highlight reels

• Help manage and oversee graphic elements during the show ranging from banners to stock charts in the control room during the live broadcast

• Pitch stories for news of the day and future segments

• Book guests during breaking news situations

• Learn to conduct pre-interviews, research topics, and produce segments

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience

• Strong interest in business news or economics

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills

• Ability to multitask under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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.

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 $19.00-25.00 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.

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