News Content Editor

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

NEWS CONTENT EDITOR 
As a News Content Editor, you will gather information and plan news coverage and produce original stories and content on our digital platforms including FOX2Detroit.com, our streaming channel and our social media channels.

News Content Editors are responsible for the basic functions of the digital/social/streaming content desk along with basic functions of the assignment desk.

• Enterprise news story ideas via phones, social media, email and internet
• Write and distribute the news across digital while capitalizing on SEO strategies across all platforms – including social media.
• Monitor live video and audio feeds and other sources for breaking news
• Be able to coordinate day to day logistics of a newsroom including dispatching crews to assignments and working with the news team on day-to-day coverage and stories
• Be aware and aggressively working story ideas not limited to social media tips and professional sources
• Have an understanding of the station’s goals and every day working towards them

The ideal candidate:

Has strong communication skills. Works fast on multiple projects at once. Works well independently and on a team and is obsessed with details. We’re looking who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to learn new things. Most of all you want to win. Every. Single. Day.

Excellent writer and storyteller. Superior news judgement. Impeccable writing and copy-editing skills. Overwhelming attention to detail. Thrive under deadline pressure. Stellar communication skills. Social media expert. Proficient in content management systems, search engine optimization (SEO), video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools. Video and photo editing experience. Experience developing and publishing content, including news, on digital and social platforms. BA/BS degree a plus, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing.

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 $50,000.00-54,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $41,600.00-45,000.00 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.

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