Production Assistant, Media Desk

About 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.

Role Summary

We are looking for a talented Production Assistant, Media Desk to join our Media Desk. The Production Assistant, Media Desk will be a self-starter with stellar communication skills. This role requires a positive attitude and exceptional organizational abilities, performing well under the pressure of a live news environment. You are eager to advance within the company and are a quick learner.

Please note, depending on department availability, this role will work either a full-time or part-time freelance schedule. There is an opportunity for this role to lead into a full-time staff position with company benefits.

Key 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 it pertains to breaking news situations.
• Monitor quality control standards with correct video and levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Journalism, or Communications is preferred.
• Knowledge of iNews and Dalet Galaxy is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of current events.
• Experience with multi-tasking several projects.
• Excellent editorial judgment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Key skills/competency

• Video metadata tagging
• Media ingest
• Video logging
• Transcription
• Quality control
• Current events knowledge
• Multi-tasking
• Editorial judgment
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills