Freelance Editor, Homepage & Social Media

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 and Fox Business Network are looking for a Freelance 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 a Freelance Homepage and Social Media Editor, you will select and choose story placements and write compelling headlines. You will also be engaged in newsgathering and creation of new, unique elements to illustrate stories, including crafting thought-provoking imagery. In coordination with the Senior Editors, you will also 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. You’re a self-starter with strong news judgment who thrives under pressure.

Flexibility in your schedule is vital to this role and you will be required to work at least one weekend shift each week, and you are required to work some holidays.

  

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

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

• 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 livestreams 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 

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or 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 

• Ability to curate posts on social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

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

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

• Strong organizational and time management skills

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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 $40.00-48.00 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $33.25-40.00 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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