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
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, TikTok, 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:
Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00 PM EDT to 10:00 PM EDT
**You must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as needed.**
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Write engaging headlines for both the FoxNews.com homepage and FoxBusiness.com homepage
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Use a mix of news judgment and metrics to determine story placement
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Use a variety of tools to distribute content across platforms
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Headline and image test all placements on both homepages to drive KPIs
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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
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Launch and monitor live streams and press conferences for use on the FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com homepages
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Consistently and accurately compile and distribute daily analytics reports
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Must be willing to work closely with editors and fellow reporters
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Participate in broader strategic discussions
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
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2+ years of newsroom experience
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Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events
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Experience writing on deadline for a major news website
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Ability to curate posts on social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
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The capability of being a skilled, fast writer and self-editor
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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Exceptional attention to detail
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Photoshop, Canva, and prior experience working in a CMS preferred
#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.
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 $61,000.00-80,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $50,800.00-66,600.00 annually for all other US locations. 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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What We Do
We are the LEGO Group, the company behind the world’s most loved LEGO® bricks. Our brand name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”.
We’ve been sparking imaginations and inspiring the builders of tomorrow since 1932. This is our mission and what motivates our colleagues around the world every day.
Today, we remain proudly family-owned with headquarters in Billund, Denmark. We have regional hubs in Boston, USA; London, UK; Shanghai, China; and Singapore, as well as 7 manufacturing facilities around the world.
These places are home to 28,000+ colleagues in everything from design and engineering to digital technology and marketing. Together we learn, imagine and build – creating play experiences that are sold in over 130 countries worldwide.
A purposeful and responsible global brand where creativity helps to inspire builders all around the world. Just imagine being part of that!
