Supervising Writer

This is a Full Time Job

Fox & Friends First is looking for a dynamic Supervising Writer. If you never get beat on a story, have an eye for catchy stories and a passion for current events, this is the job for you. As the Supervising Writer, you oversee all news content of Fox & Friends First. You supervise a team of Writers and work with Executive and Senior Producers to craft the tone of a fast-paced show. You assign stories to writers and manage the gathering of all video and sound bites as well as fact check stories and research news topics. As the Supervising Writer, you are a key player during breaking news, leading the team and executing coverage that sets the tone for the entire channel as the first live show in the morning.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a team of writers
Oversee all content and elements for daily news stories
Communicate critical story information with writers, producers and managers
Write attention grabbing teases
Be a true leader among one of the most outstanding writing teams in the business

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

4+ years of National or Local major market experience
Demonstrated ability to write creative/edgy stories and teases
Solid News judgment and understanding of fair and balanced journalism
A passion for current events & accuracy
Ability to work well in a fast paced and intense atmosphere
INews experience a plus
Willingness to work overnight and weekends