fox com is hiring : Writer, Business in New York

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News MediaFOX 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

FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com are looking for an experienced Writer to join our team. You have years of 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, covering news of the day along with original and exclusive news.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Be part of a collaborative, hardworking team driving the conversation

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

Experience with newsgathering across appropriate social media platforms

Pursue original and exclusive stories, videos through close contact with sources

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

Collaborate closely with editors and fellow reporters

Pitch / package your stories for our social media audience

Organizational, multi-tasking skills a must in this fast-paced environment

Assist Editors with future planning

Monitor FOX Business Network, Fox News Channel for newsmakers, stories

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Minimum of two years of experience covering the news and newsroom experience

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

Experience with PhotoShop and selecting appropriate videos for stories

Possess 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

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

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

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

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 $60,000.00-80,000.00 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr