Digital Production Assistant, Politics Job at Fox News Media in New York

Digital Production Assistant, Politics

Fox News Media

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. FNC has been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN 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, Politics to be a part of a groundbreaking online news team for the Fox News Digital newsroom.

Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities

• Story research
• Assist editors by pitching stories
• Maintain a database of contacts and story ideas
• Assist reporters, writers, and editors with video editing and blog posts
• Coordinate the presentation of still photos as well as montages, collages, photo illustrations, and slideshows
• Create compelling photo montages and videos for DotCom and social media platforms
• Seek out and identify compelling images from a large selection of wire services, news networks, and content partner content
• Produce slideshows and videos that capture important and compelling events

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• High level of interest in politics, campaigns, and elections
• One year working in a daily breaking news environment
• Ability to work under deadline pressures with editors and reporters
• Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Proven creative mind with a great eye for detail
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects
• Prior experience working in a CMS 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 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 $21.00–$25.00 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution