OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** News ***
*** News *** operates the *** News Channel (FNC), *** Business Network (FBN), *** News Digital, *** News Audio, *** News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services *** Nation and *** News International and the recently announced AVOD platform *** Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 19 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by *** Corporation, *** News *** reaches 200 million people each month.
JOB DESCRIPTION *** News is committed to delivering news as it happens. We love what we do and we're looking for passionate, talented people to help us lead, grow and achieve our goals. Joining the number one cable news network in America is a singular opportunity to be part of a highly successful, dynamic team that has transformed the way people get their information.
*** News is looking for a Field Producer to work in the Dallas Bureau. As a Field Producer, you will cover major stories including breaking news, initiative stories, and special events.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - Producing reporter liveshots and packages on location and in the Dallas Bureau
- Traveling domestically and internationally to cover breaking news, often at the last minute for extended periods of time
- Pitching and developing original story ideas
- Newsgathering logistics, booking travel, assigning field crews
- Responsible for coordinating all aspects of production, including booking, writing, ordering graphics, and producing both taped segments and live shots
- Candidate needs to demonstrate, through past experience, strong communication skills to work with correspondents and photographers in the field
**** YOU **** NEED - Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
- 3 years' experience as a reporter, writer, producer, and/or editor at a news organization
- Extensive field production experience
- Strong writing skills
- Extensive experience in edit room
- Production experience in breaking news, and feature reporting
- Ability to shoot video and operate LiveU
- Willingness to travel and work long hours, including weekends with short notice
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred
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.
At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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