Associate Project Manager, Media Production Group

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate, Project Manager within the Media Production Group! As an APM, you are responsible for managing graphics requests for all Fox News Media platforms including Fox News Channel, Fox Business, Fox Nation, and Fox Weather! You have an interest in editorial, graphic design, and project coordination and thrive in a fast-paced news environment. 

 

This is a full-time, in-office role, based in New York City.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Vet and assign animation requests for all Fox News Media shows.
• Work with show units and control room teams to facilitate studio blocking and rehearsals for show launches and internal events.
• Support Media Production Unit manager by training and supervising production assistants.
• Guide production assistants and show producers on solutions to accommodate daily graphics requests. 
• Source relevant and compelling imagery or video to be used in animations and presentations. 
• Distribute key art, digital toolkits, TV listings, and other graphical elements associated with programming across all Fox News Media properties.
• Handle requests from corporate partners including Executive Offices, Editing, Marketing, Promos, Sales, Digital, Radio.
• Support Graphics PA’s and show producers in breaking news scenarios
• Update Media Production Group planning calendar for both editorial and production needs.
• Ensure handoff across shifts to reduce redundancy and improve communication.
• Develop an extensive knowledge of graphics workflow and style rules.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 2+ years experience in broadcast or related industry  (news/sports preferred)
• Able to work a flexible schedule in response to breaking news and the demands of a 24/7 operation including occasional weekends
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative, and follow through on multiple tasks while maintaining high degree of accuracy
• Highly responsive to department needs and to external breaking news
• Exceptional organizational skills and follow-through ability
• Ability to make decisions without explicit direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of news, entertainment, and politics with solid editorial judgement
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or Communications
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, iNews, Dalet  
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Media Encoder)
• Knowledge of VizRT or other real-time graphics system

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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 $67,000.00-78,000.00 annually. 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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