Radio Production Assistant
Fox News Audio
New York, NYThis is a Freelance Job
Fox News Audio is looking for a Freelance Production Assistant to be part of the fast-paced and growing FOX Audio Network. The Freelance Production Assistant will assist the Podcast Producers in blocking, booking, gathering sound, and assisting in the production of FOX News Audio's daily and weekly podcasts. In addition to their production duties, the Production Assistant will create social media posts and website write-ups to promote the products.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Select and edit audio clips in a fast-paced environment
• Write scripts to accompany audio clips
• Work with editors
• Coordinate the programming & platform placement across the FOX News podcast portfolio
• Assist in producing podcast segments, along with coordinating reporter, talent live remotes, and recordings
• Manage and keep clear communication with reporters, editors, assignment desk, and anchors
• Work closely with a producer on developing stories and new content creation
• Create content to populate our social media pages across multiple verticals
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in broadcasting, journalism or communications preferred, or equivalent experience
• Understanding of the technical and editorial functions of radio and multi-media production
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills
• Strong digital journalism skills and social media experience
• Ability to make the right decisions during breaking news situations as well as during routine shifts
• Ability to interact with high-profile talent
• Great communication skills, a terrific attitude and works well with a team
• Creative and ''out of the box'' thinking
• Basic knowledge of iNews, ENCO, and Adobe Audition is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of current events
• Work in a 24/7 news operation, requiring flexibility in scheduling, including the ability to work nights, overnights, weekends, and early mornings
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 $18.00-22.00 per hour.
Salary/Benefits
$18.00
- 22.00
per hour
Additional Information
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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.