OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox 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

We are looking for a talented Editorial Writer to join the #1 national cable morning show franchise, FOX & Friends, and FOX & Friends First. You use creative, compelling copy, are detail-oriented and thorough, and can handle the pressure of being the last set of eyes on stories before air. The Editorial Writer is also strong in a control room atmosphere and can communicate quickly and effectively with several people at once.

 

You will be offered the following shift:

Monday - Friday from 11 PM - 7 AM, ET most days for Fox & Friends First

 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Copyedit all headlines & reporter hits under tight deadline pressure  
• Check graphics and videos to ensure they match writer scripts 
• Communicate critical story information with producers and managers 
• Be a leader for the writing team, helping them grow and develop 
• Pitch story ideas 
• Think outside the box to tell a story 
• Understand the importance of utilizing and writing to video 

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED 

• Major market experience 
• Flexibility to work both weekend and weekday overnight hours  
• Solid news judgment  
• Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy, and history 
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience 

 

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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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $83,000.00-91,000.00 annually. 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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