Producer

This is a Freelance Job

We are looking for a creative, thorough and hardworking Freelance Producer to join The Bottom Line with Dagen McDowell & Sean Duffy on FOX Business. As a Freelance Producer you will be responsible for pitching stories, writing scripts, selecting/building elements, copy editing, and producing special assignments as needed in a collaborative team environment. You're well versed in business news, politics, and current events. You are a clever writer & excellent researcher who sees value in discovering unique angles/approaches to stories that no one else will find. You also see yourself an aspiring leader - confident enough in your own ideas to present them in front of a group that includes high-profile talent.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pitch unique guests, stories & segments that are in alignment with the show's editorial voice
• Conduct in-depth research
• Write stories, guest intros, teases, and banners
• Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story
• Copy edit scripts, banners, and graphics as needed
• Additional responsibilities based on your unique talents/abilities and the show's needs

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 2-5 years of prior television (or similar) experience
• Strong knowledge of business news, politics and current events; familiarity with popular influencers, commentators & opinion makers
• Ability to work collaboratively with others under intense deadline pressure
• Ability to work independently and make smart decisions on your own
• Willingness to listen, learn and grow from constructive criticism

NICE TO HAVE
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a live control room
• Experience interacting with high profile talent
• Deep understanding of history and its impact on current events

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.

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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: $45.00-50.00 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.