Desk Assistant, Fox News Channel

This is a Full Time Job

Fox News is looking for a Desk Assistant to join our Assignment Desk team in the DC Bureau. As a Desk Assistant, you will help coordinate coverage, move crews, answer phones, reach out to agencies for information, and react to breaking news in a fast-paced, 24-hour news environment. The Desk Assistant will also work with our production team and editors to search for, find, and match appropriate video to live television scripts. You are a curious individual who is hungry to learn, willing to ask questions and works daily to build your skills.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist the Assignment Editor in dispatching crews and keeping track of guest requests and crew movements
• Field calls from those inside the company and outside the company assisting in tracking information
• Monitor news and reach out to appropriate authorities to attempt to confirm breaking news information
• Work alongside the Assignment Editor in monitoring and developing news stories
• Assist in logging DC news events with an emphasis on highlighting new developments
• Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments
• Reach out to agencies, government departments, and FOX personnel to gather and confirm information

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• 1 year of broadcast experience in a network or local newsroom
• Strong logistical and editorial skills with knowledge of national and international politics
• Familiarity with the various D.C. government agencies
• Ability to be a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player
• Familiarity with Outlook
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, especially in breaking news situations
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, overnights, early mornings, and late shifts

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