Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a motivated Digital Production Assistant, Politics to be a part of a groundbreaking online news team for FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com. As a Digital Production Assistant, Politics, you can handle a fast-paced environment and are creative, flexible and have a ''can-do'' attitude. You are willing to learn, enjoy collaborating with a team and are eager to advance within the company.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Story research
• Assist editors by pitching stories
• Maintain database of contacts and story ideas
• Assist reporters, writers, and editors with video editing and blog posts
• Coordinate the presentation of still photos as well as montages/collages/photo illustrations and slideshows
• Have a creative and sharp eye for producing compelling photo montages and videos that can be used on dotcom and social media platforms
• Seek out and identify compelling images from a large selection of wire services, news networks, and content partner content
• Create slideshows and videos that capture important and compelling events
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• High level of interest in politics, campaigns, and elections
• One year working in a daily breaking news environment
• Ability to work under deadline pressures with editors and reporters
• Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Proven creative mind with a great eye for detail
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects
• Prior experience working in a CMS preferred
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