Assignment Editor/Digital Content Creator (R50023635)

Fox Com - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

11-50 employees

About the position

We're hiring a hybrid position of Assignment Editor/Digital Content Creator to be part of our next-level team at WFLD FOX 32 in Chicago. Reporting to the News Director, this position will be laser-focused on telling stories that matter most to digital and social users on weekdays. It will also handle Assignment Editor duties on the weekends. The ideal candidate is smart, fast on their feet, team-oriented, and full of energy. They should be an expert in digital and social media platforms, with a keen sense for identifying significant stories. Attention to detail is paramount, as is a zero-tolerance policy for grammatical errors. The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and be eager to learn new things. They should have clear goals and strive to meet and exceed them consistently. The role requires a passion for news and storytelling, with a focus on mining stories at the Assignment Desk. If this sounds like you, your dream team awaits.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, UX-focused content related to news, events, and topics relevant to local users and beyond, including text stories, photos/graphics, live streaming content, breaking news, and social media elements.
• Engage and build loyalty among communities.
• Serve as liaison to newsroom, ensuring digital and social dominance.
• Reach and engage users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and beyond.
• Work with Group Content Team and other FTS markets to distribute high-interest stories at scale.
• Follow group standards.
• Monitor real-time analytics.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience developing and publishing content, including news, on digital and social platforms preferred.
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing.
• Excellent writer and storyteller.
• Superior news judgement.
• Impeccable writing and copy editing skills.
• Overwhelming attention to detail.
• Thrive under deadline pressure.
• Stellar communication skills.
• Social media expert.
• Proficient in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools.
• Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).