Job Number: R50026108
Brand: Fox News Media
Sub Brand: Fox Nation
Job Type: Editorial, News, Production
Location Type: Onsite
Experience Level: Experienced Hires
Location: New York, New York
Job Posting Date: July 26, 2024
We are looking for a talented Producer to join the Fox Nation long-form team. Fox Nation produces exclusive streaming documentaries, specials, and investigative, historic, and uplifting programming available only to subscribers. Fox Nation also includes access to exclusive live events and over 20 years of archival FNC programming unavailable elsewhere. As the Producer, you are familiar with working in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing. You are highly organized and have great time management skills. You are proficient in storytelling, writing, and are digitally savvy. You are looking for the next step in your career. You are a self-starter with a 'can-do' attitude who enjoys working and collaborating with a team.
The Producer works on all aspects of production from concept to completion, working with a small team to complete multiple documentary-style projects simultaneously. The Producer may also assist with other productions such as on-location town hall and live event programming and specials. The candidate should be able to determine, plan, and manage their day-to-day activities as well as long-term priorities regarding all aspects of the production. The Producer must be able to start with a concept pitch and see it through to a completed project.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Researching stories, writing scripts, coordinating field shoots, finding archival video, managing rights and clearances
Coordinating with other departments throughout Fox such as legal, finance, graphics, and field production
Producing projects ranging from 10 minutes to 1 hour, to multiple episode series
Pitching story ideas and writing scripts
Sorting through, and making sense of, legal documents
Booking guests and conducting both on and off-camera interviews
Working with field crews to shoot interviews and additional footage
Working with editors to turn the raw footage into a completed, polished program
Working with on-air talent in the field and throughout the production process
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Experience working on long-form production is required
5+ years of experience writing and producing experience at a legitimate news organization, production company, or documentary film company
Excellent writing and storytelling skills
Ability to work with others under strict pressure to meet imposed deadlines
Ability to write, edit, and proof-read quality written content
Ability to work as a part of a team
Ability to think creatively and develop new and interesting approaches to storytelling
Strong knowledge of current events as well as historical events
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