OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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 tenacious White House Producer to join our Washington, D.C. team. As a White House Producer, you have strong sources and exceptional editorial skills. You possess the ability to generate provocative and compelling story ideas. You are proactive, passionate, and self-motivated, as well as collaborative. As part of our White House team, you will work with other producers, as well as correspondents, to break news and advance the network’s coverage.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Strengthen contacts at the White House and Capitol Hill to develop new and unique sources to break news

Provide the network with editorial and logistical guidance that drives our White House coverage and keeps us a step ahead of our competitors

Assist reporters in gathering video and selecting sound bites for use in live shots and packages

Field production; including coordinating Presidential event coverage, live shots, working with network transmission pools, and providing editorial direction to the network, including interpretation of TV pool and White House guidance.

Pitch stories and develop original content for television and digital that approaches news from unique angles

Field producing on Capitol Hill involving attending press conference and monitoring hearings as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience 

5 years of national broadcast experience in political news

Exceptional editorial judgment and intimate knowledge of national and international politics

Effective, thoughtful communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment by multitasking and prioritizing, especially in breaking news situations

Strong government-based contacts at the White House, on Capitol Hill, or in various federal agencies are a plus

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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.

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 $75,000.00-110,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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