Field Producer (R50028223)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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 is looking for a talented and versatile Field Producer to work in the Miami Bureau. The Field Producer will collaborate with reporters and network staff to arrange interviews, gather editorial content, and produce lives shots and packages. This role covers a wide array of journalistic responsibilities from breaking news to scheduled events. The ideal candidate has exceptional editorial skills, is well-organized, and self-motivated, as well as collaborative.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce reporter live shots and packages on location and in the Miami Bureau

• Field production; including coordinating event coverage, working with network transmission pools, and providing editorial direction to the network, including interpretation of TV pool and White House guidance.

• Domestic and international travel for breaking news coverage, often at the last minute for extended periods of time

• Pitch and develop original story ideas

• Provide the network with editorial and logistical guidance that drives our coverage and keeps us a step ahead of our competitors

• Handle newsgathering logistics like booking travel and assigning field crews

• Coordinate all aspects of production including booking, writing, ordering graphics, and producing taped segments and live shots

• Demonstrated experience in collaborating effectively with correspondents and photographers in the field

• Strengthen contacts and develop new and unique sources with the goal of breaking news

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of national broadcast experience as a reporter, writer, producer, or editor at a news organization

• Extensive field production experience

• Effective, thoughtful communication skills, both verbal and written

• Exceptional editorial judgment and intimate knowledge of national and international politics

• Significant experience in an edit room environment

• Prior experience in breaking news and feature reporting

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment by multitasking and prioritizing

• Flexibility to work unconventional hours in a 24-hour news environment, specifically weekends, overnights, or holidays.

• Proficiency in Spanish language preferred

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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 $84,500.00-100,000.00 annually. 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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