Field Producer, L.A. Bureau

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is looking for a talented and versatile Field Producer to work in the Los Angeles Bureau. The Field Producer will collaborate with reporters and network staff to arrange interviews, gather editorial content, and produce live shots and packages. This role covers a wide array of journalistic responsibilities from breaking news to scheduled events. The ideal candidate is creative, well-organized, and has excellent editorial skills.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce reporter live shots and packages on location and in the LA Bureau

• Domestic and international travel for breaking news coverage, often at the last minute for extended periods

• Pitch and develop original story ideas

• Handle newsgathering logistics like booking travel and assigning field crews

• Coordinate all aspects of production including booking, writing, ordering graphics, and producing taped segments and live shots

• Demonstrated experience in collaborating effectively with correspondents and photographers in the field

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of experience as a reporter, writer, producer, or editor at a news organization

• Extensive field production experience

• Strong writing and interpersonal communication

• Significant experience in an edit room environment

• Prior production experience in breaking news and feature reporting

• Ability to shoot video and operate LiveU

• Willingness to travel and work long hours, including weekends with short notice

• Proficiency in Spanish language preferred

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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.

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: $84,500.00-110,000.00 annually for California. 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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