À propos de ce poste Freelance Assignment Editor chez FOX
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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 highly motivated, proactive Freelance Assignment Editor with an interest in financial and political news to join our FOX Business Assignment Desk in the Washington, DC Bureau. The Freelance Assignment Editor works with a team of people to help coordinate daily news coverage, which includes adjusting crews to cover news and responding to cover a consistent flow of events at the Capitol, White House, Treasury, Federal Reserve, and other agencies based in DC.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with the FBN Assignment Desk in NYC and DC to help coordinate daily business & political news coverage
Monitoring both traditional & social media for breaking news stories, and sending out major developments network-wide
Identify relevant news videos and soundbites for breaking news stories
Booking crews for daily reporter and guest coverage
Draft and distribute planning information to field, show, and network personnel
Coordinate directly with show producers, field producers, photographers, and FOX News Assignment Desk to accommodate requests for reporters
Assist in tracking and logging of DC news events with an emphasis on guiding employees to flag and highlight news developments
Reach out to agencies, government departments, and FOX personnel to gather and confirm information
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Strong editorial judgment and interest in business news
Familiarity with various DC government agencies
Ability to identify where to get the latest financial data & editorial information
Knowledge of and experience covering national breaking news stories and coordination of field teams
Attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize daily, especially in breaking news situations
Willingness to work late shifts, early mornings, and weekends, as needed
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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 $30.00-40.00 per hour.
