OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
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 80 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
We are looking for a talented Production Assistant to join Fox Business Tonight. We will rely on you to be a team player that can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative under tight deadlines. You are familiar with working in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing. You are someone who is highly organized and has great time management skills. You are looking for the next step in your career. You are someone who has a "can-do" attitude and enjoys working and collaborating with a team.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in producing segments
Pitch story ideas and write scripts
Cut and edit video for segments
Post content from the show to social media
Multi-task and prioritize workload in a 24/7 breaking news environment
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A bachelor's degree and/or relevant work experience
Solid production and post-production skills
Strong social media and digital skills
Up-to-date knowledge of news & current events
Highly organized and detail-oriented nature
Ability to take direction with ease
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
Experience in a control room is a plus
Knowledge of video editing software is a plus
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.
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We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.