FOX News Channel is hiring : News Associate Producer-3 in Chicago

News Associate Producer-3 page is loaded News Associate Producer-3 Apply locations Chicago, Illinois, USA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R50029321 OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content. JOB DESCRIPTION WFLD / WPWR is seeking an Associate Producer for our evolving news department. The Associate Producer will be exposed to all aspects of our news operation. This person will contribute to daily programing across linear and digital properties. They will also work with our dailynews gathering team. You will be expected to do story research, digital content production, assist in breaking news coverage and work with our robust digital operation.

Key Responsibilities :

Independentlyresearch andgenerate news stories within WFLD’s standards and guidelines.

Work closely with the station’s social media platforms, assisting with creating content, generating story ideas and writing for digital platforms.

Strong sense of urgency.

Must be organized, creative, and detail oriented.

Ability to take directions and work under deadline pressure.

Coordinate in-studio and remote news segments and events.

Coordinate studio guest arrivals and preparations.

Able to react to breaking news with a calm demeanor while managing resources for coverage.

Work closely with newscast producers to develop on-air segments.

Contribute ideas to all of the stations platforms and community initiatives.

Qualifications :

Education : Degree in Journalism or related field from an accredited institution.

Experience : 2-3 years in similar roles with increasing responsibility.

Skills : Advanced oral and written communication, basic desktop editing, and familiarity with all media platforms.

Attributes : Strong sense of urgency, organized, creative, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.

Flexibility : Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Market Knowledge : Understanding of the greater Chicago market.

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 $25.00-28.82 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.

About Us We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.

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