OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News Media

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 also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Digital is looking for an Associate Editor to join the Homepage & Social Media team. The Homepage and Social Media Team is responsible for programming the homepages of FoxNews.com, and FoxBusiness.com, as well as their social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn. 

As an Associate Editor, you will be engaged in newsgathering, and the creation of new, unique elements to illustrate stories, including crafting thought-provoking imagery. You will be monitoring live streams, as well as producing posts for social media. And, in coordination with other editors, you will ensure breaking news is distributed accurately, fairly, and quickly across all platforms. In addition, you will be responsible for tracking real-time analytics throughout your shift and adjusting strategies accordingly. You’re a self-starter with strong news judgment who thrives under pressure. 

You will be offered the following shift:

Thursday-Monday, 2:00 PM ET-10:00 PM ET

YOU MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS AS NEEDED. 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES  

Write engaging headlines for both the FoxNews.com homepage and FoxBusiness.com homepage 

Use a mix of news judgment and metrics to determine story placement 

Use a variety of tools to distribute content across platforms 

Headline and image test all placements on both homepages to drive KPIs 

Must have a firm grasp of current events and a desire to be precise, quick, and accurate in presenting the news to the vast FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com audience 

Launch and monitor live streams and press conferences for use on the FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com homepages  

Consistently and accurately compile and distribute daily analytics reports 

Must be willing to work closely with editors and fellow reporters  

Participate in broader strategic discussions 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED  

A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience 

2+ years of newsroom experience 

Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events 

Experience writing on deadline for a major news website 

The capability of being a skilled, fast writer and self-editor 

Strong organizational and time management skills 

Exceptional attention to detail 

Photoshop, Canva, and prior experience working in

#LI-DNI

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $61,000.00-70,000.00 annually for Washington, D.C. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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