Writer, Breaking/Trending News - PM

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3 Locations
In-Office
60K-75K Annually
Mid level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Write and produce rapid breaking and trending news stories for Fox News Digital. Pitch and pursue original reporting, aggregate content with attribution, edit multimedia (photos/video), collaborate with editors, and create SEO-focused copy while working under tight deadlines and occasional travel for breaking coverage.
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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 Digital is looking for an experienced Writer to join our team. You love breaking news and thrive working in a fast-paced environment.  You have experience in journalism with an eye for breaking and compelling news to serve our audience. You “live and breathe” news, consuming content from a wide variety of sources. You are able to write and produce several stories efficiently on a daily basis, mainly covering breaking news along with news of the day/trending news and some original reporting. 

You will be offered one of the following shifts:

Sunday-Thursday; 2:00 PM, ET - 10:00 PM, ET

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Cover breaking news events, writing quickly and precisely to help solidify Fox News as the go-to site for breaking news

  • Pitch and cover stories that resonate with Fox News Digital’s audience, aggregating with complete and proper attribution

  • Pursue original and exclusive stories through close contact with sources

  • Present all stories, original, breaking, and aggregated, in an accessible, consistent, and compelling style

  • Collaborate closely with editors and fellow writers/reporters

  • Obtain and edit the most compelling video and pictures for each story

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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

  • Experience covering the news and newsroom experience

  • An intense interest in news across verticals, including U.S., World, Politics, Business and more

  • Knowledge of AP style is vital, as is a clear and crisp writing style

  • Possess a firm grasp of current events and a desire to be precise, quick, and accurate in presenting the news to the vast Fox News Digital audience

  • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and work under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment

  • Ability to be flexible and work on some holidays as needed; possess an “on-call” mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions

  • Ability to travel for breaking news stories

  • Know-how in developing SEO-focused content

  • PhotoShop and knowledge of video (iPhone) editing skills preferred

  • Ability to leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM)) to accelerate research, fact-gathering, and story framing in a fast-moving news cycle.

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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.

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Skills Required

  • Experience covering the news and newsroom experience
  • Intense interest in news across verticals (U.S., World, Politics, Business)
  • Knowledge of AP style and clear, crisp writing
  • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and under pressure
  • Ability to be flexible, work some holidays, and be on-call for breaking news
  • Ability to travel for breaking news stories
  • Know-how in developing SEO-focused content
  • Ability to leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM) for research and story framing
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Photoshop and knowledge of video (iPhone) editing skills

Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fox Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Fox Corporation.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive and fair in several roles and locations, with statements that the company pays well. Feedback suggests compensation aligns with market expectations for many employees.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health programs, and preventive care access. Feedback suggests plan options and design contribute to a strong benefits experience.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,001 Employees

What We Do

Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.

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