Editor, Homepage and Social Media

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Homepage and Social Media Editor to join their innovative team. In this role, you will craft compelling headlines, manage story placements, and engage with real-time analytics to optimize content across various platforms. Your expertise in news judgment and social media curation will be crucial as you ensure timely and accurate news delivery. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence how news is presented to millions, all while working in a fast-paced environment that values creativity and precision. If you're passionate about journalism and looking to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Tuition Assistance

Child Care Support

Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of newsroom experience required.
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events essential.
• Experience writing for major news websites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging headlines for FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com.
• Publish breaking news across social media platforms swiftly.
• Compile and distribute daily analytics reports accurately.

Skills

News Judgment

Writing on Deadline

Social Media Curation

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Photoshop

Canva

CMS

Job description

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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 newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News and Fox Business are looking for a 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, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn.

As a Homepage and Social Media Editor, you will choose story placements and write compelling headlines. You will also be engaged in the newsgathering and creation of new, unique elements to illustrate stories, including crafting thought-provoking imagery. In coordination with other overnight editors, you will ensure breaking news is distributed accurately, fairly, and quickly across all platforms. In addition, you will be responsible for tracking real-time analytics throughout your shift and adjusting strategies accordingly. You’re a self-starter with strong news judgment who thrives under pressure.

You will be offered the following shift:

Sunday-Thursday, 6:00 AM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

**You must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as needed.**

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write engaging headlines for both the FoxNews.com homepage and FoxBusiness.com homepage
• Publish breaking news across social media platforms with speed and precision
• Use a mix of news judgment and metrics to determine story placement
• Use a variety of tools to distribute content across platforms
• Headline and image test all placements on both homepages to drive KPIs
• Spearhead the production of our flagship morning newsletter
• 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
• Write breaking news banners and continually update breaking news headlines
• Launch and monitor live streams and press conferences for use on the FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com homepages
• Consistently and accurately compile and distribute daily analytics reports
• Must be willing to work closely with editors and fellow reporters
• Participate in broader strategic discussions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of newsroom experience
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events
• Experience writing on deadline for a major news website
• Ability to curate posts on social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
• The capability of being a skilled, fast writer and self-editor
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Photoshop, Canva, and prior experience working in a CMS preferred

#LI-DNI

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 $67,000.00-94,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $55,800.00-78,300.00 annually for all other US locations. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing, Other, and Production

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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Medical insurance

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