Fox Weather is looking for a Production Assistant for the New York Bureau. The perfect candidate has great communication skills, loves to learn, and is an A+ team player. You thrive in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing. You will pitch stories, compile research, coordinate video and graphic elements, and provide support to other show team members and on-air meteorologists as requested. You will contribute to our social media strategy and be involved in efforts to source the best user-generated content for our coverage.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend show team meetings and assist production team in visual showcasing of weather news stories
Quickly identify and clear on-brand, compelling user-generated content from multiple sources including social media
Ingest and cut best video and sound bites from approved video sources (Storyful, Newsource, etc) and Fox-affiliated TV stations
Write timely and accurate video graphics with minimal error
Use Adobe Premiere to accurately burn graphics onto video with minimal error
Communicate with reporters and production team to manage all reporter elements, including cutting and producing looklive packages
Stay up to date on network priorities and latest forecast information
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
Previous internship or job experience in related roles
Passion for weather or experience specializing in weather, a plus
Basic video editing experience
Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectively, especially during breaking news
Proficiency with social media
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