Fox Corporation - Freelance Producer/Assignment Editor

Digital Producer is needed in Los Angeles, United States.

Client: Fox Corporation

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Contract: Part-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is looking for an organized, motivated, curious individual with strong logistical and editorial skills to join our assignment desk team in our LA Bureau. The Freelance Producer / Assignment Editor will work with a team to coordinate daily news coverage, including adjusting reporters to cover breaking news and prioritizing incoming editorial information. This role requires strong news judgment and the ability to handle multiple breaking news stories in a fast-paced network newsroom environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in a local or national newsroom
• Strong logistical and editorial skills
• Knowledge of network pool operations at the desk level, with an emphasis on understanding the unilateral benefit
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize daily, especially in breaking news situations
• Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, and Jira a plus
• Willingness to work a variety of non-traditional shifts, including weekends, early mornings, and overnights

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor news, reach out to appropriate beat reporters/producers, and ensure that breaking and updated information is entered into the urgent queue
• Assign and organize crews to meet the changing demands of day-to-day news coverage
• Reach out to the bureau management team to flag breaking news in the West Coast region, providing a plan of action and coverage for live broadcast
• Assist in tracking and logging news events, guiding employees to flag and highlight news developments
• Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments
• Reach out to agencies, government departments, and FOX personnel to gather and confirm information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 $40.00-50.00 per hour.