NYC: Multiple openings for FOX news channel
Please see details below for the following positions:
* Freelance Writer, Fox and Friends
* Associate Producer/Booker, Fox and Friends
* Engineering and Operations Manager-NNS
Position: Freelance Writer, Fox & Friends
Location: New York
FOX News Channel is seeking an experienced and dynamic morning television writer. This position requires working both weekend and weekday overnight hours.
Requirements:
* 4+ years of national or local major market experience
* Morning television experience a plus
* Demonstrated ability to write creative and edgy stories and teases is vital
* Solid news judgment and understanding of fair and balanced journalism
* Strong producing and communication skills
* Breaking news experience
* The ability to work well in a fast paced and intense atmosphere
* Working knowledge of iNews helpful
Position: Associate Producer/Booker, Fox and Friends
Location: New York
Requirements/Responsibilities:
Seeking Associate Producer/Booker for the Fox and Friends morning show. 4+years television experience producing segments, researching and booking guests for live news programs. Some line producing and control room experience preferred but not required.
A successful candidate will be an aggressive, self-starter who can interact with high profile talent and all-level guests. Extensive guest booking experience a must.
Must be a business/politics/news/sports junkie with first-rate knowledge and understanding of business, government, and economics. Also required: great communication skills, creative and “out of the box” thinking, someone who can multi-task, has a terrific attitude, and works well with a team.
Duties include but not limited to: Pitching stories, producing segments, booking guests, writing packets, producing reporter hits, in-depth research, networking, producing graphics, possible control room assistance to line producer.
Position: Engineering and Operations Manager
Location: New York
Network News Service (NNS) the domestic newsgathering cooperative of ABC, CBS and Fox News has an opening for Engineering and Operations Manager. This is a Senior Management position responsible for News Operations and Engineering for the main New York newsroom and regional bureaus.
Duties include but are not limited to:
· Supervision of IT and Satellite staff
· Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors
· Track and reconcile all expenses related to transmission, infrastructure and facilities
· Initiate and present capital projects
· Coordinate coverage plans for breaking, continuing and planned News events.
· Insure NNS remains technologically progressive and efficient
· Evaluate new technology to be applied to newsroom improvements, efficiencies, upgrades and cost savings
The Operations and Engineering Manager will be a member of the NNS Operating Committee which is responsible for strategic development and planning. The position will require limited travel. NNS is a 24/7 operating environment the candidate should be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
NNS is currently involved in the development and deployment of new asset management, editing and editorial technology. The individual will work be responsible overseeing these projects and coordinating the NNS development team with outside vendors.
The successful candidate should have strong News operations background with a effective knowledge of IT infrastructure, digital platforms and traditional broadcast infrastructure.
Fox News Channel is an EOE.
Cover letter required. Interested applicants please send resumes to:
Fox News Channel
Human Resources
2nd floor
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Fax: 212-301-8588
Email: Resumes@foxnews.com
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