Production Assistant, Politics

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a motivated Production Assistant, Politics to be a part of a groundbreaking online news team for FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com. As a 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.

You will be offered the following shift:

Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 AM EST - 4:00 PM EST

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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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $20.00-25.00 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $16.50-20.75 per hour for all other US locations. 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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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw6o0y-18-119-102-106-42 in your application.