Fox News Media · 16 hours ago
Freelance Producer/Assignment Editor
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $50/hr
3+ years expFox News Media operates various news platforms and is currently seeking a Freelance Producer/Assignment Editor to join their assignment desk team in the LA Bureau. The role involves coordinating daily news coverage, managing breaking news, and ensuring effective communication within the news team.
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Responsibilities
Monitor news, reach out to appropriate beat reporters/producers, and ensure that breaking and updated information is entered into the urgent queue
Assign and organize crews to meet the changing demands of day-to-day news coverage
Reach out to the bureau management team to flag breaking news in the West Coast region, providing a plan of action and coverage for live broadcast
Assist in tracking and logging news events with an emphasis on guiding employees to flag and highlight news 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
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in a local or national newsroom
Strong logistical and editorial skills
Knowledge of network pool operations at the desk level with an emphasis on understanding the unilateral benefit
Must be a self-starter who can work independently, as well as a team player
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, especially in breaking news situations
Willingness to work a variety of non-traditional shifts, including weekends, early mornings, and overnights
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, and Jira a plus
Company
Fox News Media
Welcome to FOX News Media on LinkedIn -- America's choice for news! 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 AVOD platform FOX Weather.
1001-5000 employees
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