Freelance Producer

FOX News is seeking a creative, resourceful, and highly motivated Freelance Producer to join our Washington, D.C. Bureau. You’ll work closely with reporters, editors, and bureau staff to develop compelling live shots and packages. Responsibilities include pitching story ideas, gathering information, arranging interviews, writing scripts, coordinating logistics, building graphics, monitoring breaking news, and identifying strong editorial elements, visuals, and sound. The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with excellent editorial judgment who thrives in breaking news situations. You remain calm under pressure, make confident independent decisions, and are passionate about bringing stories to life on air.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with reporters to produce compelling, visually engaging live shots and packages

Collaborate with editors to shape footage, sound, and visuals into a cohesive story that reflects the reporter’s editorial vision

Recommend interview subjects and coordinate, schedule, and conduct interviews on behalf of reporters

Gather the latest sound and video, log events, and identify and flag important news developments

Monitor news wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for breaking news and emerging stories

Build graphics, banners, and lower-thirds/CGs to support live coverage and packages

Pitch timely, creative story ideas that resonate with the Fox News audience

Provide editorial and logistical support during breaking news and major events

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience

Experience working in a local or national newsroom

Demonstrated experience producing live shots, breaking news coverage, and news packages

Strong editorial judgment and logistical skills, with knowledge of national and international politics

Familiarity with Washington, D.C., government agencies, and the federal political landscape

A solid understanding of how to secure interviews, develop sources, and gather news

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, meet deadlines, and prioritize competing assignments—particularly during breaking news situations

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as breaking news dictates

Familiarity with iNews, Outlook, and Dalet is a plus

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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 $40.00-48.00 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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