Freelance Field Producer, Northeast Bureau

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. It is the number one network in all cable, and FNC has been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years.
Job Description

Fox News is looking for an experienced Freelance Field Producer to join our team in New York. The Freelance Field Producer is a news junkie with innate curiosity, strong newsgathering skills, and strong contacts. You will use your skills to enhance the network’s newsgathering and produce exceptional journalism. You will also use your editorial skills to follow leads, break news, and pitch original stories with high potential for compelling television. The Freelance Field Producer is proactive, passionate, and self‑motivated, collaborating with producers and reporters to advance the network’s coverage on all platforms.
Responsibilities

Pitch and develop original content for television and digital.
Build contacts and develop unique sources to break news.
Dig into and develop storylines that others are not already exploring.
Assist reporters in gathering elements for television and online coverage.
Cover news events, provide editorial guidance and conduct interviews in the region or anywhere the news takes you.
Qualifications

Field producing experience in a broadcast, print, or digital work environment.
Exceptional editorial judgment.
Strong local contacts.
Passion for current events.
Self‑starter attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, especially in breaking news situations.
Ability and willingness to respond to breaking news at a moment’s notice, travel domestically or internationally and remain on location as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.
Pay Rate

The pay rate/range for this role is $40.00–$50.00 per hour, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location.

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