Fox News Media
Associate Producer, Media Desk (R50027064)
Fox News Media, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News MediaFOX 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 an Associate Producer for the Washington D.C. Media Desk, a service desk for the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, and dot-com entities. The Associate Producer has a solid understanding of both the technical aspects of digital media and the editorial judgment of a newsroom environment. The Associate Producer has a general understanding of national and international news, as well as a passion for politics and beltway news. A constant sense of urgency is absolutely required in order to make editorial and logistical decisions in this fast-paced news environment.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor large volumes of incoming media via Satellite, FTP and physical hardware ingest
Use video hardware to ingest physical media into a digital system (monitoring quality control standards with correct video and audio levels)
Understand digital video file formats, file conversion, file play-out and file transfer (FTP)
Understand web video, streaming video, social media, Skype, etc.
Complete basic desktop edits
Attend daily interdepartmental meetings to proactively discuss and plan for future events
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
3-5 years of live television newsroom experience
Strong writing skills and editorial judgment
A passion for current events
Familiarity with iNews
Understanding of tape-less workflow in a newsroom
Ability to work various rotational shifts including days, nights, and weekends
Good communication skills and a positive attitude
Ability to work seamlessly in a team-oriented environment
Ability to work well with others and help to train co-workers and new employees
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Fox News is looking for an Associate Producer for the Washington D.C. Media Desk, a service desk for the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, and dot-com entities. The Associate Producer has a solid understanding of both the technical aspects of digital media and the editorial judgment of a newsroom environment. The Associate Producer has a general understanding of national and international news, as well as a passion for politics and beltway news. A constant sense of urgency is absolutely required in order to make editorial and logistical decisions in this fast-paced news environment.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor large volumes of incoming media via Satellite, FTP and physical hardware ingest
Use video hardware to ingest physical media into a digital system (monitoring quality control standards with correct video and audio levels)
Understand digital video file formats, file conversion, file play-out and file transfer (FTP)
Understand web video, streaming video, social media, Skype, etc.
Complete basic desktop edits
Attend daily interdepartmental meetings to proactively discuss and plan for future events
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
3-5 years of live television newsroom experience
Strong writing skills and editorial judgment
A passion for current events
Familiarity with iNews
Understanding of tape-less workflow in a newsroom
Ability to work various rotational shifts including days, nights, and weekends
Good communication skills and a positive attitude
Ability to work seamlessly in a team-oriented environment
Ability to work well with others and help to train co-workers and new employees
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