OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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 is looking for a highly motivated, proactive, Freelance Assignment Editor to join our Assignment Desk at our headquarters in New York City. We are looking for individuals with strong news judgment who will be required to handle multiple breaking news stories in our fast-paced network newsroom environment. The Freelance Assignment Editor will work closely with field producers and line producers, as well as other Fox News units, to integrate coverage throughout all Fox News platforms.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Build strong relationships with Assignment Desks at Fox affiliates and other news service partners

Communicate with officials and sources for editorial information

Monitor both traditional & social media for breaking news stories

Identify news videos and soundbites for breaking news stories

Source and clear new media material from various online sources, including social media sites and aggregator sites

Find breaking news stories and identify where to get the latest editorial information

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A Bachelor’s degree and or relevant work experience 3-5 years of network or major media market newsgathering experience

Strong editorial judgment

A passion for current and breaking events

Familiarity with iNews

Understanding of tapeless workflow in a newsroom

Knowledge of and experience covering national and regional interest breaking news stories, and coordination of field teams

Someone who loves problem-solving

Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overnights

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 $31.50-35.00 per hour.