Digital Content Creator - perdiem position

FOX News Channel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,412 - 96,327; Full time

Job summary

FOX News Channel is seeking a talented content creator to develop engaging, consumer-focused digital content on news, events, and local topics relevant to the NYC area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism or communications, with proven experience in content development for digital and social platforms.

This role requires excellent writing skills, proficiency in SEO, and the ability to collaborate with newsroom teams. The position offers a pay rate of $460.00 per day for work in New York City and Westchester County.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and publishing news content on digital and social platforms.
• Excellent writing and storytelling abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce consumer-focused content for news and events.
• Engage social media users across various platforms.
• Optimize content for SEO and ensure accuracy during breaking news.

Skills

Content development

Social media expertise

SEO optimization

Video and photo editing

Education

BA/BS in journalism or communications

Tools

Content management systems

Adobe products

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations (FOX Television Stations) owns and operates 29 full‑power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write and produce compelling, consumer‑focused content related to news, events, and topics relevant to users across the NYC area and beyond, including articles, videos, live streaming, photos/graphics, breaking news, and social media elements in conjunction with the Northeast Regional Digital Content Team.
• Work closely with the newsroom to support their mission to engage communities and build brand loyalty.
• Optimize content for search engine optimization (SEO) while prioritizing the consumer experience.
• Reach and engage the station’s social users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and other platforms.
• Ensure speed and accuracy of content, especially during breaking news.
• Collaborate with the Northeast Region, the Group Content Team, and other FTS markets to distribute high‑interest stories at scale.
• Follow group standards and monitor real‑time analytics.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing, optimizing, and publishing content, including news, on digital and social platforms.
• BA/BS degree is a plus, preferably in journalism, communications, or a related field with an emphasis on digital publishing.
• Excellent writer and storyteller with superior news judgment.
• Impeccable writing and copy‑editing skills with overwhelming attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive under deadline pressure.
• Stellar communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Social media expert.
• Proficiency in content management systems, SEO, video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools.
• Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay range: $460.00 per day for New York City and Westchester County, NY.

We are an equal–opportunity employer. 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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.