Job Number: R50027879
Brand: Fox News Media
Job Type: Editorial, News, Digital
Location Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Experienced Hires
Location: Los Angeles, California ; New York, New York ; Washington, District of Columbia
Job Posting Date: February 25, 2025
Fox News Digital seeks an experienced Associate Editor to join our Entertainment team. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of editing in a digital news environment with experience reporting on celebrities on both coasts as well as emerging markets such as Nashville and Austin. Experience with breaking news is critical as this is a fast-paced, deadline driven newsroom with players from coast to coast.
Entertainment Associate Editor will have a broad command of pop culture and celebrities, as well as traditional and emerging platforms influencing the industry. Role will require a budding newsroom leader with a strong rolodex willing to move beyond aggregation and promotional pitches from Hollywood. This is a winning team that prioritizes original themes and exclusive content.
You will be offered the following shift:
Wednesday – Sunday
2-10pm EST on Wednesday, Thursday Friday
11-7pmEST on Saturday and Sunday
SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Create entertainment content that resonates with FOX audience, performs on social media and drives the conversation on competitor platforms
Emphasis on original content, unique angles
Write and edit compelling stories, headlines, utilizing SEO best practices to drive performance on digital
Utilize analytics consistently to identify audience interest and meet traffic goals
Embrace available AI tools to drive efficiency in the unit
Continuously pitch new ideas, flag opportunities for new business
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
4 years national news experience, 2 years editing entertainment news
Command of digital news with a mobile first mentality
Command of all social media opportunities across platforms
Command of SEO
Robust rolodex of entertainment contacts
Publishing experience across CMS platforms
Photoshop experience plus basic photo editing
Copy editing experience requires strong command of AP Style
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Role may require long hours, holidays and shift changes in breaking news or other circumstances essential to the business
Networking and professional development is a priority
Willingness to evolve in a rapidly changing digital environment
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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 $61,000.00-78,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $50,800.00-65,000.00 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.