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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 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

Fox News is looking for a creative, organized, motivated, curious individual with strong editorial and logistical skills to fill a Freelancer Producer position for our Miami Bureau. The Freelance Producer will work with reporters to set up interviews, obtain information, build graphics, and deliver compelling live shots and packages for coverage of any breaking or planned news event. The position will be on an “as needed” basis. 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Find elements, log events, and identify news developments

Be read-in and familiar with daily developments on Florida stories

Work with reporters to set up interviews, ask questions, and obtain information to craft and produce live shots and packages

Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments

Relay information regarding story editorial and team logistics to relevant FNC parties

Pitch story ideas

Work with editors to make sure we deliver visually compelling stories

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience 

5 years of experience as a field producer or like skill set

Experience with producing news live shots and packages

Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international stories

Keen understanding of how to set up interviews and gather news

Being 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, and especially in breaking news situations

Familiarity with iNews is a plus

Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Must be flexible with your schedule and willing to work both weekdays and weekends

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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.

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