Production Assistant, The Big Weekend Show

This is a Full Time Job

Fox News Channel is looking for a talented Production Assistant to join the top-rated and recently expanded primetime program, The Big Weekend Show. As Production Assistant, you thrive in a high-volume, collaborative, fast-paced environment and can complete tasks with minimal errors. If you have a passion for politics, current events and pop culture and are looking for a role to kick start your career, this is a great opportunity to learn the ropes and grow within the company.

This role is located fully onsite, and the schedule is Wednesday – Sunday.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• As the Production Assistant, you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and can complete tasks with minimal errors
• Create and edit compelling videos and graphics
• Assist producers with elements for the leads, teases, and segments, including selecting, pulling and cutting VO/SOTs
• Coordinate reporter hits
• Help manage and oversee graphic elements during the show in the control room during the live broadcast
• Pitch stories for news of the day and future segments
• Book guests during breaking news situations
• Learn to compile research packets and produce segments

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience using Dalet
• Familiarity with iNews, VIZ, and an understanding of building program rundowns
• Broadcast news experience
• Passion for political news, current events, and pop culture
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Solid news and editorial judgment, especially during breaking news

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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 $18.25-22.00 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $15.00-18.25 per hour for all other US locations. 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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