Digital Production Assistant, Politics

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a motivated Digital Production Assistant, Politics to be a part of a groundbreaking online news team for FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com. As a Digital Production Assistant, Politics, you can handle a fast-paced environment and are creative, flexible and have a ''can-do'' attitude. You are willing to learn, enjoy collaborating with a team and are eager to advance within the company.

  

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Story research

• Assist editors by pitching stories

• Maintain 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

• Have a creative and sharp eye for producing compelling photo montages and videos that can be used on dotcom and social media platforms

• Seek out and identify compelling images from a large selection of wire services, news networks, and content partner content

• Create 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

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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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $18.25-25.00 per hour for Washington, D.C. 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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Salary : $18 - $25