Copy Editor, Fox News Edge
Fox News Channel
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 12/18/2019 2:05:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News Edge seeks a strong journalist and copy editor who understands sourcing, fact checking, story balance and vetting of editorial information. As a copy editor, you are responsible for overseeing Fox News Edge packages from pitches through writing, copy editing and final approval. You'll work with package producers to ensure editorial policies set up by Fox News Edge are followed and that stories are accurate, clear and concise. You are well-read and fully informed of details of major news stories crossing all beats, from the White House and Congress to breaking news and politics. In addition, you serve as quality control for spelling, grammar, video usage and style in Fox News Edge scripts and packages.
You will be offered the following shift: MONDAYS THRU FRIDAYS (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee the production of Fox News Edge packages, including communicating and guiding team members to reach Fox News Edge objectives
• Review reporter and producer television scripts ensuring stories are balanced, context is provided and the material meets Fox News Edge editorial standards
• Ask questions and work with producers to provide additional information as needed
• Collaborate with Edge management on editorial concerns during the package producing process from idea conception to distribution
• Carry out quality control to adhere to guidelines put in place by Edge management
• Work in collaboration with Edge managers
• Communicate critical story information with writers, producers and managers
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of newsroom experience that includes editorial oversight and impeccable copy editing
• Exceptional editorial judgment and intricate knowledge of national and international politics
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, using copy edit sessions as teaching opportunities with writers and producers
• Knowledge of newsroom production systems and digital video systems preferred