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Freelance Production Assistant/Entry Level

Fox Corporation, New York, NY USA

We produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands

Level: Entry Level

Duration: Freelance

We are looking for a talented Freelance Production Assistant to join our Fox News Radio team. The Freelance Production Assistant will be a self-starter with stellar communication skills. The Freelance Production Assistant will have a positive attitude and you are highly organized. As the Freelance Production Assistant, you will be able to perform well under the pressure of a live news environment. You are eager to advance within the company and you 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

Conduct interviews for radio segments

Work with anchors to load audio into hourly rundowns

Coordinate reporter booking times for affiliate stations

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Prior internship experience in radio, television, or online journalism

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

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or Communications

Basic knowledge of iNews, ENCO, and Adobe Audition

About Fox Corporation

ABOUT US


Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the Fox Network, and the FOX Television Stations. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOX News podcasts and the digital streaming subscription service FOX Nation. A top five-cable network, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for more than 17 consecutive years, while FBN has ranked as the number one business channel for the past two years. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

Fox Sports

FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes, FOX College Sports and a majority stake in the Big Ten Network. FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships.

Fox Entertainment

FOX Entertainment, a premier national television broadcaster, is renowned for its combination of appealing primetime entertainment and powerful sports programming. It delivers 15 hours of weekly primetime programming to 208 local market affiliates, reaching approximately 99.9% of all U.S. television households. Among 18- to 34-year-olds, FOX has ranked among the top two networks in primetime entertainment for the past 23 years.

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 28 stations in 17 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Charlotte.

Fox Corporation

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