Job Number: R50027111
Brand: Fox News Media
Job Type: Editorial, News, Production
Location Type: Onsite
Experience Level: Experienced Hires
Location: New York, New York
Job Posting Date: October 31, 2024
Fox News EDGE serves more than 175 newsrooms, providing content that is a cornerstone of local newscasts on FOX television stations across the country. We seek a top-notch Writer who is energized by working on a broad portfolio of stories from politics and breaking news to entertainment. This Writer will work as part of a team responsible for dozens of daily news stories.
You will be offered the following shift:
6:00 AM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT Monday-Friday
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Take ownership of your stories on the Fox News EDGE overnight block, a rundown of stories local Fox affiliates across the nation rely upon to fill their local morning newscasts
Work with a team of writers and producers by pitching, researching, and writing stories that will be seen coast-to-coast
Become an expert on your topics and write clear, concise scripts that tell compelling stories
Write VOs and VOSOTs and can be trained to occasionally write and produce packages as needed
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Solid news judgment and grasp of journalism best practices
Prior newsroom experience preferred
Detail-oriented
Excellent writing skills, spelling, and grammar
Ability to work well with others under strict deadlines
Strong knowledge of current events
Willingness to work overnight hours
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.
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