OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
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
We are looking for a talented Production Assistant to join our Media Production Group. You are a self-starter with stellar communication skills. You have a positive attitude and you are highly organized. You can perform well under the pressure of a live news environment. You are eager to advance within the company and you are a quick learner.
Schedule varies depending on news; candidate must be able to work flexible shifts including overnights, weekends and holidays.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Distribute incoming day-of-air graphic orders to graphic artists
Communicate with producers and artists to ensure daily requests are fulfilled
Assist graphics production team in finding elements for graphics and animation
Maintain library of graphic elements
Anticipate needs for daily graphics based on breaking news, headlines, and editorial planning agenda
Develop an extensive knowledge of graphics workflow and style rules
Ensure producers and artists adhere to style guidelines
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Experience with multi-tasking several projects
Excellent editorial judgment
Ability to react and problem solve quickly in a breaking news setting
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or Communications
Knowledge of Photoshop, iNews and Vizrt
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.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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.