Production Assistant, The Bottom Line

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Business Network:

FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York — the business capital of the world — FBN launched in October 2007 and currently ranks among the top business channels on television. The network is available in nearly 60 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX Corporation, FBN is a unit of FOX News Media and has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive, and creative Production Assistant to join The Bottom Line with Dagen Mc Dowell & Brian Brenberg on FOX Business. As a Production Assistant, you will help produce materials including video montages, SOTs & graphics daily. Qualified candidates should have a solid understanding of the news of the day. You must know how to work quickly under pressure in a collaborative editorial environment while maintaining quality standards. Good time management and organization is a must.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cut video & SOTs, with varying degrees of difficulty
• Create topical graphics to correspond with news of day segments
• Compile research on topics discussed in the show
• Assist anchors with pre-show preparation
• Assist segment producers with gathering elements for air

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Prior television (or similar) experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with others under intense deadline pressure
• Ability to understand and execute tasks as instructed by others
• Ability to work independently
• Flexibility to pivot at a moment’s notice given the fast-paced news environment
• Willingness and eagerness to listen, learn, and grow from constructive criticism
• Knowledge of business news, politics, and current events
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

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.

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 $19.00-27.65 per hour. 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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