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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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.We have an exciting opportunity for a freelance Producer/News Editor for our network radio news operations (terrestrial and Fox News Headlines 24/7 - Channel 115 on SiriusXM Radio). As the Producer/News Editor you are our editorial leader, working with news anchors to craft the content and structure of a 24/7 news operation. This is fast moving news environment! Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven newsroom allows you to deliver top quality rundowns/segments/newscasts. You excel at multi-tasking and pay close attention to details. Your writing and editing skills are excellent and your editorial judgment is first-rate.
Shifts: Weekend mornings, afternoons, overnights – plus opportunities to fill in during weekday shifts.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Format, program, coordinate, and produce a live news program
Produce segments/rundowns and reporter hits
Manage and keep clear communication with Reporters, Editors, Assignment desk and Anchors
Keep newscast updated by working on developing stories as day progresses
Handle staffing issues when managers are not present
Check segments and newscasts for editorial accuracy/updates
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Experience editing all-news radio or producing live breaking news in a television control room
Highly skilled in writing and copy editing
Ability to handle breaking News situations
Strong editorial judgment is a must
Ability to interact with high profile talent
A positive attitude and great communication skills
Ability to work well with a team environment
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment
Knowledge of iNews, ENCO and Adobe Audition (Cool-Edit) a major plus
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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 $28.00-37.50 per hour.