Senior Homepage and Social Media Editor

Fox News and Fox Business are looking for a Senior Homepage and Social Media Editor. The Homepage and Social Media Team is responsible for programming FoxNews.com, the Fox News app, FoxBusiness.com and the Fox Business app, as well as Fox News and Fox Business’ social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

As a Senior Homepage and Social Media Editor, you will determine the editorial direction of the various Fox News Digital platforms in accordance with the guidance of the management team, as well as contribute ideas for the overall strategy of showcasing content. You will manage a team of Homepage and Social Media Editors to confirm story placement, craft headlines, and produce images of all available spots on the platforms. You will use metrics in addition to your own strong editorial judgment and knowledge of current events to showcase content from every section. You will also be engaged in and directing newsgathering by the team. You’re a self-starter with strong news judgment who thrives under pressure and keeps a laser-sharp focus on metrics. Flexibility in your schedule is vital to this role as you are required to work some holidays and shift your schedule as news breaks.

You will be offered one of the following shifts (ET):

TUESDAYS - SATURDAYS (6 AM - 2 PM)

TUESDAYS - SATURDAYS (2 PM - 10 PM)

SUNDAYS - THURSDAYS (6 AM - 2 PM)

SUNDAYS - THURSDAYS (2 PM - 10 PM)

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate closely with the management team to determine the editorial direction for various platforms daily

Manage team writing engaging headlines for both the FoxNews.com homepage and FoxBusiness.com homepage and social media platforms

Use a mix of news judgment and metrics to determine story placement

Oversee and headline, image test all placements on both homepages

Use homepage manager and social media content manager tools

Coordinate, collaborate, and produce photo illustrations and montages

Must have 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

Must be willing to work closely with editors and fellow reporters

Participate in broader strategic discussions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

6-8+ years of newsroom experience

Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events

Knowledge of Fox News Channel & Fox Business programming

Experience writing on deadline for a major news website

The capability of being a skilled, fast writer and self-editor

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