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 DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for a motivated Writer to join the # 1 National Cable Morning Show, Fox & Friends, and Fox & Friends First. As the Writer, you’ll write compelling and conversational copy to pull viewers in on a wide variety of topics.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Efficiently and accurately write and produce multiple compelling headlines at once
Write scripts and banners
Cut video and sound bites; produce graphics
Consistently meet firm deadlines on multiple assignments
Work with reporters on their hits while following guidance from the show’s senior producer
Flag producers about updates on your assignments, including breaking news developments and new visual elements
Collaborate with the show’s head writer, copy editor, and writing teamThink outside the box to tell a story
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
At least one year of writing and/or television experience
Exceptional scriptwriting skills, news judgment, and grammar
Flexibility to work overnight hours
Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy, and history
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is study preferred, or equivalent experience
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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 $60,000.00-75,000.00 annually. 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.View more detail about FOX Benefits.