About the Role
The Production Assistant will be a self-starter with stellar communication skills, a positive attitude, and be highly organized. You will be able to perform well under the pressure of a live news environment. You are eager to advance within the company and you are a quick learner. You must be available for immediate employment.
Responsibilities
- Attach editorial meta-data (text information) to large volumes of incoming daily video
- Provide shot-by-shot logs for video specifically selected for permanent archive
- Use video hardware to ingest physical media into a digital system
- Transcribe important speeches as they pertain to breaking news situations
- Monitor quality control standards with correct video and levels
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of current events
- Experience with multi-tasking several projects
- Excellent editorial judgment
- Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
Skills
- iNews
- Dalet Galaxy
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or Communications is preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $19.00-25.75 per hour
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision
- Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
- Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
