Digital News Writer
Foxnews.com
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
Foxnews.com is looking for a Writer, Flash/Media/Culture who is well-versed in media, politics, and pop culture to join the team. In this role, you will help drive editorial, book and interview big newsmakers, and coordinate coverage with other sections on the Digital team. You should have strong news judgment and be proactive in quickly responding to breaking news.
You will be offered the following shift:
6:00 AM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT Tuesday-Saturday
YOU MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS AS NEEDED.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Write and/or copyedit scripts, headlines, and copy; gather elements and coordinate production with technical staff
• Cover a range of video content including breaking news headlines, enterprise and features
• Collaborate with FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com editors to develop related video story ideas
• Liaison and manage relationships with guests and Fox News reporters/anchors
• Use real-time reporting tools and analytics
• Publish videos using our content management systems
• Multitask on tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in digital news
• Experience with digital analytics to monitor and build traffic
• Experience using content management systems and video editing systems
• Strong knowledge of AP style, strong knowledge of current events and politics
• Excellent editorial judgment and extensive knowledge of news and current events, entertainment, politics, business, and viral content
• Strong SEO and social media skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to pivot between breaking news stories and in-depth projects with longer deadlines
• Ability to be a self-starter with strong news judgment for a digital audience
• Ability/flexibility to work mornings, evenings, or weekends as required
• Strong command of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Illustrator preferred
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Salary/Benefits
$60,000 - $78,000 /year USD
Final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
Additional Information
Fox News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International, and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month and is well-versed in media, politics, and pop culture, clearly understanding the Fox brand and audience.
