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fox com is hiring: Freelance Production Assistant, Audio in New York

fox com, New York, NY, United States


OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
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 talented Freelance Production Assistant to join our Fox News Audio team. The Freelance Production Assistant is a self‑starter with stellar communication skills. You have a positive attitude and are highly organized. You are able to perform well under the pressure of a live news environment. You are eager to advance within the company and are a quick learner.

Schedule varies depending on news; candidate must be able to work flexible shifts including overnights, weekends and holidays.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Select and edit audio clips in a fast‑paced environment

Write scripts to accompany audio clips

Edit and process correspondent reports for timing purposes

Work with editors

Work with anchors to load audio into hourly rundowns

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, journalism or communications preferred, or equivalent experience

Prior internship experience in radio, television or online journalism

Basic knowledge of iNews, ENCO and Adobe Audition is a plus

Understanding of the technical and editorial functions of radio and multi‑media production

Demonstrated knowledge of current events

Good communication skills and a positive attitude

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $17.79-22.00 per hour.

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In Summary: Freelance Production Assistant is a self‑starter with stellar communication skills . Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, journalism or communications preferred, or equivalent experience in radio, television or online journalism . Candidate must be able to work flexible shifts including overnights, weekends and holidays .

En Español: OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media opera el canal de noticias FOX (FNC), Fox Business Network (FBN), Fox News Digital, FOX News Audio, Fox News Books, los servicios digitales de transmisión directa al consumidor FOX Nation y Fox News International y la plataforma recientemente anunciada FOX Weather. Actualmente es la red número uno en todo el cable, FNC también ha sido la cadena de noticias televisiva más vista durante 20 años consecutivos, mientras que FBN se encuentra actualmente entre los principales canales comerciales del cable. Usted está ansioso por avanzar dentro de la empresa y es un aprendiz rápido. El horario varía según las noticias; el candidato debe ser capaz de trabajar turnos flexibles que incluyen noches, fines de semana y días festivos. Una SNAPSHOT DE SU RESPONSABILITADES Seleccione y edite clips audio en un entorno acelerado Escribir guiones para acompañar los clips audiovisuales Editar y procesar informes correspondientes con propósitos temporales Trabajar con editores Trabajando con anclas para cargar audio en resúmenes horales LO QUE TENERÁ NECEDO Licenciatura en radiodifusión, periodismo o comunicaciones preferidas, o experiencia previa prácticas en radio, televisión o periodismo online Conocimiento del estatus básico de iNews, ENCO y Audition Es más Comprender las habilidades básicas y redaccionales de la producción de medios de comunicación y conocimientos técnicos demostrados a efectos de tiempo Trabaja con los editores Para cargar el audio en rundows horas Lo que usted necesitará Consideraremos para el empleo a solicitantes calificados con antecedentes penales consistentes con la ley aplicable. De acuerdo con los requisitos de divulgación salarial estatales y locales, la tasa / rango de pago para este papel, con una oferta final dependiente de educación, habilidades, experiencia y ubicación es de $ 17.79-22.00 por hora. #J-18808-Ljbffr