News Research Specialist – Briefings & Facts

FOX

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

FOX is seeking a Research Information Specialist to join our team in New York. You will gather and verify news facts, provide context, and support reporters and producers with well-sourced materials for national broadcasts.

You will work across hours including weekends, early mornings, and evenings, collaborating with LexisNexis, Factiva, and other sources to deliver accurate briefing books and timely backgrounders for upcoming stories.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred
Passion for research, current events, politics, and business
Ability to juggle multiple assignments under tight deadlines and extreme pressure
1-2 years of experience in a research role or strong internships in a professional live news environment
Passionate and detailed news knowledge
Ability to write in clear and concise formats
Comfortable working in a team environment
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including regular weekend hours, early mornings or evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

Retrieve, analyze, and confirm news information, facts, statistics, and contacts
Produce briefing books and news backgrounders for reporters and producers
Assist with providing information for special projects and planned events like Congressional hearings, elections, and topical town halls
Proactively provide compelling information for Fox Facts, Tweets and story pitches
Identify primary sources and conduct research using Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, Accurint, and the internet