Production Assistant, FOX Noticias

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 News Media is looking for a hardworking and talented Production Assistant for Fox Noticias, the growing Spanish-only show that airs on multi-vertical platforms. This role has a strong emphasis on social media. As a Production Assistant, you will find and cut the most compelling videos while creating informative catchy graphics to visually tell the story. You will help grow the Fox Noticias digital and social media presence, with a strong focus on vertical video content and optimizing media for mobile platforms. The Production Assistant must have a passion for current events and enjoy working in a fast-paced, breaking news environment. An understanding of national politics and interest in general news is required.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce and edit reels and other video formats

• Package video assets and edit footage into compelling, visually appealing social media storytelling videos that align with trends and audience preferences

• Add social editing optimizations to enhance video products and improve opportunities for virality

• Create and edit compelling videos and graphics for Fox Noticias' daily one-hour show

• Find noteworthy clips based on trending politics and cultural narratives, transforming them into polished final edits

• Strategize and implement measures to optimize show and video performance across Fox Noticias digital platforms

• Develop sharp and engaging story angles tailored to the Fox Noticias audience

• Conduct research to develop stories on a daily basis

• Coordinate with producers on schedules, project progress, and deadlines to ensure smooth operations

• Identify and help book potential guests for segments

• Apply graphical elements, color correction, and audio mixing to deliver high-quality content

• Leverage a strong understanding of social media culture and trends on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X to create content that resonates with the platform's audiences

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of user-generated content and effectively incorporate already-viral content from across the internet to create shareable, engaging content

• Stay updated on internet trends and utilize them to craft content that aligns with audience behavior and enhances shareability

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

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

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) is required

• 1+ years or strong internship experience in web-based content creations

• Extensive knowledge of politics, pop culture, entertainment, and how different genres of content feed into their respective internet subcultures

• Exceptional eye for what goes viral online while thriving in a fast deadline-driven timeline

• An eye for vertical content and how to work media for mobile devices

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop

• Ability to scope out trending topics and viral stories and package them as consumable social media content to be shared online

• A motivated, self-starter attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Good editorial judgment and extensive knowledge of politics, news, and current events, entertainment, and viral content

• Strong writing skills

• Organization skills that allow for multiple projects to be produced simultaneously

• Positive attitude with the ability to hit deadlines while working under pressure

• Ability to work independently, paired with a self-starter attitude

• Flexibility to work various shifts when needed