Writer, Flash/Culture (R50027063)

$61,000 - $70,000/Yr

Fox News Network - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

101-250 employees

About the position

The Writer, Flash/Culture at Fox News Media is responsible for producing and editing content that aligns with the Fox brand and engages its audience. This role requires a strong understanding of media, politics, and pop culture, as well as the ability to respond quickly to breaking news. The writer will collaborate with various teams to develop video story ideas and manage relationships with guests and reporters.

Responsibilities

• Write and/or copyedit scripts, headlines, and copy; gather elements and coordinate production with technical staff
• Cover a range of video content including breaking news headlines, enterprise, and features
• Collaborate with FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com editors to develop related video story ideas
• Liaison and manage relationships with guests and Fox News reporters/anchors
• Use real-time reporting tools and analytics
• Publish videos using our content management systems
• Multitask on tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in digital news
• Experience with digital analytics to monitor and build traffic
• Experience using content management systems and video editing systems
• Strong knowledge of AP style, current events, and politics
• Excellent editorial judgment and extensive knowledge of news and current events, entertainment, politics, business, and viral content
• Strong SEO and social media skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to pivot between breaking news stories and in-depth projects with longer deadlines
• Ability to be a self-starter with strong news judgment for a digital audience
• Strong command of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Illustrator preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents