OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox 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 recently announced AVOD platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 19 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 an exceptional Production Assistant to join our Washington, D.C. "Fox News @ Night" team. As a PA, you have the ability to recognize good visuals and content with high potential for provocative, compelling television and pitch guests that will inform and enlighten our viewers. You are a proactive, passionate, and self-motivated individual. You handle breaking news well and can deal effectively with last-minute changes and multi-tasking. You are a team player that works well with diverse editorial staff, guests, and technical teams.

You will be offered the following shift: Monday thru Friday from 5pm to 1am ET

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locate video and soundbites and receive legal permission by coordinating with the desk and other individuals
• Edit video and soundbites for air and assist producers in package producing taped interviews and field pieces
• Delegate edit requests and coordinate needs between show staff
• Catch and prevent visual and factual errors
• Build graphics and lower thirds that help emphasize and enlighten the viewer on the news subject at hand
• Build contacts and develop unique sources that allow you the opportunity to pitch and produce informative guest segments

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, and especially in breaking news situations
• Strong communication skills, which may also include writing and copyediting skills
• Experience pitching guests and segments

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

• Experience with iNews and Viz systems
• Bachelor's degree with intern experience in television news

#EntryLevel #EarlyCareer 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.

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations.

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.