Associate Producer, FOX Weather Strike Team

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Weather

FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel’s expansive newsgathering units & FOX Television Stations’ added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, and more than 100,000 HD cameras located around the country, the service offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. FOX Weather is available via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on IOS and Android devices, as well as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, through FOX’s Connected TV Apps.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Weather is seeking an Associate Producer to join the Strike Team in NY. As an Associate Producer on the Strike Team, you are part of the go-to Special Projects team and severe breaking weather news first line of defense. You will pitch stories, compile research, coordinate video and graphic elements, and work hands-on with our on-air meteorologists. You will be involved with contributing to our social media presence, as well as sourcing the best user-generated content. The Associate Producer needs strong live and post-production skills to produce informative and compelling content, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Live and breathe breaking weather news in a high pressure live control room environment while staying cool, calm, and collected.

• Pitch stories daily, with topics ranging from the most important breaking weather news to features on weather-related stories of interest.

• Help produce segments for FOX Weather programming.

• Find the best sound bites, video and graphics to build the most informative and compelling segments.

• Write banners, cut video and, on rare occasions, book guests all while quickly responding to breaking weather news.

• Quickly identify strong user-generated content from multiple sources, ensuring the best elements are incorporated into FOX Weather coverage.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism preferred, or equivalent experience.

• 2 years of news or news-related production experience.

• Flexible schedule with possible weekend, late night, and overnight work on short notice.

• Must have a passion for weather / weather experience a plus.

• Broadcast weather display system experience is a plus.

• Experience in a live control room.

• Experience writing/producing segments.

• Ability to meet quick deadlines and react to breaking news.

• Social media savviness.

• Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with team members.

• Strong writing skills required.