Freelance Production Assistant, Media Production Group

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.

We are looking for a talented Freelance Production Assistant to join our Media Production Group. You are a self‑starter with stellar communication skills. You have a positive attitude, and you are highly organized. You can 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.

• Distribute incoming day‑of‑air graphic orders to graphic artists
• Communicate with producers and artists to ensure daily requests are fulfilled
• Assist graphics production team in finding elements for graphics and animation
• Maintain library of graphic elements
• Anticipate needs for daily graphics based on breaking news, headlines, and editorial planning agenda
• Develop an extensive knowledge of graphics workflow and style rules
• Ensure producers and artists adhere to style guidelines

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Experience with multi‑tasking several projects
• Excellent editorial judgment
• Ability to react and problem solve quickly in a breaking news setting
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or Communications
• Knowledge of Photoshop, iNews and Vizrt

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. 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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