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Writer, FOX & Friends First

Fox Corporation

New York, NYFull TimeMid$60k – $75k/yr
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Location
New York, NY
Employment
Full Time
Work model
On-Site
Level
Mid
Salary
$60k – $75k/yr
Posted

About this role

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

We are looking for talented Writers to join the #1 national cable news program, Fox & Friends and Fox & Friends First. You use creative and conversational copy to pull viewers in. You know the difference between an attention-grabbing headline and burying the lead. You are also quick to jump on breaking news and a great communicator. The writer position will entail working directly with reporters and correspondents.    You will be offered the following shift: Monday-Friday; 2:00 AM, ET - 10:00 AM, ET A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES   Write VO's, VO/SOT's and reporter stories under tight deadline pressure   Create graphics and edit video via your desktop   Communicate critical story information with producers and managers  Operate as a team player   Pitch story ideas  Conduct thorough research on top stories   WHAT YOU WILL NEED   Major market experience  Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience  Flexibility to work both weekend and weekday overnight hours   Ability to write creatively for morning television   Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history  Ability to manage breaking news  Someone who demonstrates initiative, is proactive and self-motivated   #LI-BC1 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.

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