FOX Weather is hiring : Manager, Content Core in New York

Overview FOX Weather is a 24 / 7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform provides weather coverage with local, regional, and national reporting, powered by a large team of meteorologists and a multi-platform distribution including foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app, and connected TV apps.

Job Description FOX Weather is looking for a Manager, Content Core to lead the Content Core team in New York City. The Content Core drives the overall content strategy for FOX Weather on live programming, digital articles and videos on foxweather.com and the FOX Weather app, and content across social media platforms. You are committed to excellent storytelling in the weather news beat 24 / 7. You are an expert in digital analytics, tracking performance across KPIs to guide decision making. You have a team-first mentality and a dedicated passion for news to be successful in this position at FOX Weather.

Responsibilities Execute editorial direction in collaboration with FOX Weather leadership to direct news coverage and content-driven initiatives for FOX Weather

Manage day-to-day content production operations, from idea to execution so the best content is always available for use on-air and all platforms

Establish new processes to discover content ideas, advance stories and chase news to establish FOX Weather as the #1 source for weather news on the national scale

Collaborate closely with other teams within FOX Weather to contribute to shared content and co-branded initiatives

Develop coverage plans for Content Core to serve FOX Weather as a 24 / 7 news machine of breaking and compelling content

Ensure productivity and digital traffic goals on foxweather.com are met and continue on a growth trajectory by constant tracking of data to help guide decisions

Identify opportunities within the team to streamline workflows and deliver a superior product for the audience

Manage Producers and schedules on the team

Verify accuracy for news and meteorological information cleared and produced by Content Core

Edit, assign and produce content as needed

What You Will Need Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study preferred

At least 2 years of prior management experience in the news industry

At least 6 years of experience in journalism, either digital outlets, traditional linear newsrooms or on an assignment desk

Excellent news judgment, strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude

Extensive knowledge of news cycle

Social media savviness and passion for experimentation in new media industry

Passion for weather news and FOX Weather

Ability to work under deadline and pressure of a fast-paced newsroom

Ability to utilize various content management, newsgathering, social media and collaboration tools such as Airtable, Jira, Wordpress, WSI graphics among others

Willingness to work weekends, nights or early mornings when needed

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 $92,000.00-126,000.00 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.

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