Freelance Field Producer, Chicago Bureau
Fox
Chicago, IL · Posted October 19, 2026
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About the job
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
Fox 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.
Fox News is looking for a Freelance Field Producer to work in the Chicago Bureau. As a Freelance 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
Traveling domestically and possibly 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
WHAT YOU WILL 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
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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 $40.00-50.00 per hour.