Homepage and Social Media Editor (R50026922) - FOX

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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 and Fox Business are looking for an Homepage and Social Media Editor. The Homepage and Social Media Team is responsible for programming FoxNews.com, the Fox News app, FoxBusiness.com, and the Fox Business app, as well as Fox News and Fox Business' social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn.

As an Homepage and Social Media Editor, you will choose story placements and write compelling headlines. You will also be engaged in the newsgathering and creation of new, unique elements to illustrate stories, including crafting thought-provoking imagery. In coordination with other overnight 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 must be able to work Thursday to Monday from 3:00 AM EDT to 11:00 AM EDT.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write engaging headlines for both the FoxNews.com homepage and FoxBusiness.com homepage

• Publish breaking news across social media platforms with speed and precision

• Use a mix of news judgment and metrics to determine story placement

• Use a variety of tools to distribute content across platforms

• Headline and image test all placements on both homepages to drive KPIs

• Spearhead the production of our flagship morning newsletter

• 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

• Write breaking news banners and continually update breaking news headlines

• Launch and monitor live streams and press conferences for use on the FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com homepages

• Consistently and accurately compile and distribute daily analytics reports

• Must be willing to work closely with editors and fellow reporters

• Participate in broader strategic discussions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience

• 4+ years of newsroom experience

• Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events

• Experience writing on deadline for a major news website

• The capability of being a skilled, fast writer and self-editor

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Photoshop, Canva, and prior experience working in a CMS preferred

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We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $67,000.00-90,000.00 annually for Washington, D.C. 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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