Digital Production Assistant, Flash/Culture
FOX Corporation, Washington, DC, United States
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*
We are looking for a motivated Digital Production Assistant, Flash/Culture to be part of a groundbreaking online news team for FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com. As a Digital Production Assistant, you can handle a fast-paced environment and are creative, flexible, and have a ''can-do'' attitude. You are willing to learn, enjoy collaborating with a team, and are eager to advance within the company.
You will be offered one of the following shifts:
8:00 AM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT Tuesday-Saturday
6:30 AM EDT - 2:30 PM EDT Sunday-Thursday
YOU MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS AS NEEDED.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Cut video from Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network shows for use in articles or the homepages of FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com
Monitor Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network programming for compelling newsmakers/segments that can be featured on FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com
Edit video from original interviews
Multitask on tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Strong video editing skills
1-2+ years of online news experience either writing or producing
Strong knowledge of and passion for news, media, and pop culture
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Experience multi-tasking several projects
Excellent editorial judgment and knowledge of current events
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced 24-hour news environment
Ability to work some holidays and adhere to shift changes
Ability to be a team player willing to jump in when needed in breaking news situations
Proven capability to be creative and think ‘outside the box’
Knowledge of CMS, Photoshop & video editing systems preferred
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.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $18.25-25.00 per hour for Washington, D.C. 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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