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Freelance Field Producer, Chicago Bureau

Supercast

Chicago, IL · contract

$40 – $50 / hour

Listed on Supercast’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Fox News seeks a field producer for its Chicago bureau to cover breaking news and special events, traveling domestically and internationally to shoot and coordinate on-location reporting. This role suits someone with news production experience who can work under deadline pressure and manage logistics across multiple crew members.

Our summary, not Supercast’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 3 years' experience as a reporter, writer, producer, 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

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study

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