Editor, Flash
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
Foxnews.com is looking for an Editor, Flash who is well-versed in media, politics, and pop culture and has a clear understanding of the Fox brand and audience to join the team. We're looking for an Editor who can identify editorial angles that will drive conversations around the news of the day as well as bigger-picture issues.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor news and come up with editorial angles to pursue for FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com
Cover Fox platforms - including Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, Fox Nation, Fox Radio, and more – as well as other media
Cut video from shows for use in articles or the homepages of FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com
Assign and edit pieces when needed
Write and/or copyedit scripts, headlines, and copy; gather elements and coordinate production with technical staff
Ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed and smooth handover is made to the next shift
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
At least 3 years of experience in news, TV, or daily video
Experience with digital analytics to monitor and build traffic
Experience using content management systems and video editing systems
Familiarity with AP style, strong knowledge of current events and politics
Strong SEO and social media skills
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to pivot between breaking news stories and in-depth projects with longer deadlines
Ability/flexibility to work mornings, evenings, or weekends as required
Ability to be a self-starter with strong news judgment for a digital audience
Strong command of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Illustrator preferred