Freelance Producer, Life, Liberty & Levin

Job Description

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

Life, Liberty & Levin is looking for a talented Freelance Producer to join the FOX family. As the Freelance Producer, you will be responsible for in-depth research, booking guests, selecting/building elements, writing scripts, pitching stories, and producing packages. You are a superb writer and an excellent researcher who sees value in being patient, thorough, and persistent. You must be well-versed in politics, culture, and current events.

 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Book high-profile politicians, executives, and other big-name guests for segments

• Pitch and execute creative and innovative ideas for each part of the show on a regular basis

• Conduct in-depth research and identify valuable information, and cut through the clutter

• Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story

• Monitor multiple sources for new developments on your segment and keep the team informed

 

 

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of prior television (or similar) experience

• Exceptional editorial skills with the ability to recognize stories with high potential

• Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events

• Excellent writing skills

• Ability to work under pressure, be decisive, detail-oriented, and meet deadlines

• Prior experience with INEWS, Ardome (video) and Viz (graphics)

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

 

 

 

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 $35.00-45.00 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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