Greenroom Production Assistant

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Business Network

FOX Business Network (FBN) is a financial news channel delivering real-time information across all platforms that impact both Main Street and Wall Street. Headquartered in New York — the business capital of the world — FBN launched in October 2007 and currently ranks among the top business channels on television. The network is available in nearly 60 million homes in all markets across the United States. Owned by FOX Corporation, FBN is a unit of FOX News Media and has bureaus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Fox Business Network is looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic, and motivated Greenroom Production Assistant to support programming across the network through a wide range of duties.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the greenroom, working directly with show teams to greet and keep their guests informed and content while visiting our studios

• Engage and interact with high profile talent and guests, as a representative of FOX Business Network and Fox News Media

• Ensure hosts/talent are armed with scripts and background materials according to each show's needs

• Gather important materials and research to promptly deliver to anchors, on set talent, and guests

• Monitor and react accordingly to show rundowns and breaking news alike

• Pitch story ideas and work with reporters, producers, and guests to help bring those stories to air

• Assist show teams and network with social media strategy execution, coordinating in gathering of elements to be incorporated in posts and communications

• Maintain composure and execute tasks in fast paced, fluid working environment

• Stay up to date and informed on current events

• Be proactive in pursuing opportunities to expand skills and knowledge of all areas of production

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

• Passion for Broadcast & Business News

• Internship experience in a news-related field is preferred

• Strong knowledge and understanding of current events

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to be a self-starter and take initiative

• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends

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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 $19.00-27.65 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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