Digital Content Producer

FOX News Channel; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Channel is seeking a Digital Content Creator in Chicago to craft compelling digital stories for our local and national audiences. You will own text, photos, live streams, and social posts, driving engagement and loyalty while maintaining high editorial standards.

Ideal candidates excel in digital news, are fast on their feet, and can copy edit with precision. You will collaborate with the newsroom and Group Content Team to scale distribution and analyze performance for continuous

Qualifications

• Cre ate compelling digital stories for web and social channels.
• Maintain high editorial standards with strong grammar and style.

Responsibilities

• Create UX-focused, engaging content for local and broader audiences across text, photos, live streams and social posts.
• Engage communities and build audience loyalty across Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and more.
• Coordinate with newsroom and group content team to distribute high-interest stories at scale.
• Monitor real-time analytics and optimize content performance.

Skills

Digital content creation

Social media platforms

Copy editing

Analytics monitoring

Storytelling

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox TV StationsFOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.JOB DESCRIPTIONWe're hiring a Digital Content Creator to be part of our next-level team at WFLD Fox 32 Chicago in Chicago, IL. Reporting to the (Digital Content Manager/Digital Content Director), the Digital Content Creator will be laser-focused on telling stories that matter most to digital and social users- and doing it better than anyone else.Does this sound like you? You're smart, fast on your feet, team-oriented and full of energy. You're an expert in digital and social media platforms. You know a big story when you hear it. You're obsessed with details. Nothing gets past you. You have a zero-tolerance policy for grammatical errors. You could copy edit in your sleep (but you won't— we promise). You love a fast-paced, challenging environment and crave the chance to learn new things. You've got goals, which you strive to meet and exceed (all of them). You thrive in a competitive, fearless culture of creativity and expertise. What you do matters, and you're out to make a difference. Most of all, you want to win. Every. Single. Day.The person we're looking for lives and breathes digital news and information, and is driven by an intense passion for storytelling. If that's you, your dream team awaits.RESPONSIBILITIES: Create compelling, UX-focused content related to news, events and topics relevant to local users and beyond, including text stories, photos/graphics, live streaming content, breaking news, and social media elements. Engage and build loyalty among communities. Serve as liaison to newsroom, ensuring digital and social dominance. Reach and engage users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and beyond. Work with Group Content Team and other FTS markets to distribute high-interest stories at scale. Follow group standards. Monitor real-time analytics. Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.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 $75,000.00-80,000.00 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.