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Overnight Writer, Fox News EDGE (R50030144) Job at FOX in New York

Overnight Writer, Fox News EDGE (R50030144) Job at FOX in New York

MediabistroNew York, NY, United States
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Overview

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 platform FOX Weather. FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month and is a leading cable news organization.

Job Description

Fox News EDGE serves more than 175 newsrooms, providing content that is a cornerstone of local newscasts on FOX television stations across the country. We seek a top-notch Writer who is energized by working on a broad portfolio of stories from politics and breaking news to entertainment. This Writer will work as part of a team responsible for dozens of daily news stories.

Shift : Monday - Friday 9 : 30 p.m. to 6 : 30 a.m. (First shift begins 9 : 30 p.m. Monday evening and last shift ends at 6 : 30 a.m. Saturday)

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of your stories on the Fox News EDGE overnight block, a rundown of stories local Fox affiliates across the nation rely upon to fill their local morning newscasts
  • Work with a team of writers and producers by pitching, researching, and writing stories that will be seen coast-to-coast
  • Become an expert on your topics and write clear, concise scripts that tell compelling stories
  • Write VOs and VOSOTs and can be trained to occasionally write and produce packages as needed

What You Will Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Solid news judgment and grasp of journalism best practices
  • Prior newsroom experience preferred
  • Detail-oriented
  • Excellent writing skills, spelling, and grammar
  • Ability to work well with others under strict deadlines
  • Strong knowledge of current events
  • Willingness to work overnight hours
  • 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 $60,000.00-66,000.00 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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