Ticker Writer
Fox News Channel
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 3/14/2019 7:17:00 AM PST
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News is seeking a Ticker Writer to join our New York Bureau. As Ticker Writer you will be responsible for identifying news stories for our ticker scroll on Fox News Channel. You are a detail-oriented news junkie with an excellent grasp of current events. Your excellent writing, grammar and spelling skills allow you to write top notch headlines and stories in a short period of time.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify current breaking news stories and publish daily on the scrolling news ticker
• Breakdown a story and highlight key information to write catchy headlines for assigned shift
• Share, review, edit and update all ticker copies
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 1 year or good internship experience working in a live broadcast environment
• Bachelor's degree and solid knowledge of current events is required
• Strong writing skills with demonstrated self-editing skills
• Ability to work all shifts and handle the pressure of a 24-hour cable news environment
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and excellent writing, grammar and spelling skills
• Basic knowledge of newsroom functions is required
• Must be a highly organized, and creative self-starter
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.