OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox 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 Channel is looking for a proactive and organized individual to provide administrative support to a TV Anchor. You are a team player who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative. Sensitivity to confidential matters is critical to this role. In addition to managing all administrative tasks, you will interact with a diverse group of both internal and external stakeholders at all levels within and outside of the organization. This is a great role for someone who has a desire to work and learn about the news business.

 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage an extremely active calendar

Provide comprehensive editorial research for an anchor as requested

Manage social media accounts with daily posts about show content and elevate the anchor’s brand

Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns

Prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously, and proactively, and follow through on projects to successful completion

Screen incoming calls, sort and distribute incoming mail; prepare and/or review confidential communications, correspondence, business updates, and meeting notes

Manage all aspects of business travel, travel agendas, and process expense reports

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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

1+ years of admin and/or executive assistant experience

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Excellent time management and ability to prioritize large workloads

Flexibility and ability to take direction with ease

Critical thinking skills, initiative, and self-motivation

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office

Positive “Can Do” attitude

Flexibility to adjust workdays to accommodate special events and other business functions

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.

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 rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $18.25-25.00 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $15.00-20.75 per hour 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.

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