FOX News Audio is looking for a motivated and creative Associate Producer/Writer. As an Associate Producer/Writer, you will write compelling and conversational copy on a wide variety of news topics. You have exceptional scriptwriting skills and impeccable grammar. Your news judgment is exemplary and you have knowledge of and passion for current events and politics. You will need to work well under constant deadline pressure. The news content will be written and produced for our terrestrial syndication affiliates, affiliate website, digital audio streams and smart speaker platforms, and in addition on Fox News Headlines 24/7 platforms on SXM Radio.
Responsibilities:
- As an Associate Producer/Writer, you will write compelling and conversational copy on a wide variety of news topics
- You are working with news anchors and editors to craft the content and structure of a 24/7 news operation
- Research and craft stories in a way that resonates with our listeners
- Format, program, coordinate, and produce a live news program
- Produce segments and reporter hits
- Manage and keep clear communication with reporters, writers, editors, assignment desk, senior editors and on air anchors
- Keep newscast updated by working on developing stories as the day progresses
- Handle staffing issues when managers are not present
- Full-time schedule will include weekend coverage
- Write compelling scripts and bold leads under deadline pressure
- Work with various show producers and anchors to manage live show hours and hourly updates
- Coordinate elements for your stories, including top audio for compelling news content for our consumers and listeners
- Stay on top of latest editorial information, and communicate changes in a fast-paced atmosphere
- Pitch story ideas
Qualifications:
- You have exceptional scriptwriting skills and impeccable grammar
- Your news judgment is exemplary and you have knowledge of and passion for current events and politics
- Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven newsroom allows you to deliver top-quality segments/newscasts
- You excel at multi-tasking and pay close attention to details
- At least 2+ years of major market newsroom experience
- Exceptional script writing skills, news judgment, and grammar
- Solid news judgment and an outstanding grasp of politics and current events
- Substantial control room and breaking news experience
- Team-player attitude paired with the ability to meet quick deadlines and react to rapid news developments
- Excellent comprehension of geopolitical climate and current events
Salary: $59,500.00-74,500.00
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