Overnight News Writer

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

We seek a top-notch Writer who is energized by working on a broad portfolio of stories from politics and breaking news to entertainment. This Writer will work as part of a team responsible for dozens of daily news stories.

You will be offered the following shift:
Monday – Friday 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
(First shift begins 9:30 p.m. Monday evening and last shift ends at 6:30 a.m. Saturday)

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Take ownership of your stories on the Fox News EDGE overnight block, a rundown of stories local Fox affiliates across the nation rely upon to fill their local morning newscasts
• Work with a team of writers and producers by pitching, researching, and writing stories that will be seen coast-to-coast
• Become an expert on your topics and write clear, concise scripts that tell compelling stories
• Write VOs and VOSOTs and can be trained to occasionally write and produce packages as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Solid news judgment and grasp of journalism best practices
• Prior newsroom experience preferred
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent writing skills, spelling, and grammar
• Ability to work well with others under strict deadlines
• Strong knowledge of current events
• Willingness to work overnight hours