Field Producer, FOX & Friends

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 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 & Friends is looking for a creative, organized, motivated, curious individual with strong editorial and logistical skills to fill a Field Producer position. As the Field Producer, you will be responsible for working with reporters to set up interviews, obtain information, write scripts, build graphics and deliver compelling live shots and packages. The Field Producer must be willing to ask the tough questions, get the latest elements into a story, and move content forward. Aggressively seeking out additional information and pitching stories is critical to success in this position. A natural curiosity of news is a must!

You will be offered the following shift:

6:00 AM ET-2:00 PM ET

**You must be flexible with your schedule and willing to work both weekdays and weekends.**

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Find elements, log events, and identify news developments

• Remain knowledgeable on daily developments in Washington based and political stories

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

• Deploy in the field when needed to news gather and field produce live shots

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

• Build graphics, chyrons, and lower thirds for story delivery

• Pitch story ideas

• Work with editors to make sure we deliver visually compelling stories

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3+ years of experience in a local or national newsroom

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

• Experience with producing news live shots and packages both in house and in the field

• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international politics

• Keen understanding of how to set up interviews and gather news

• A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis especially in breaking news situations

• Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, and ScheduAll