News Writer: Fast-Paced, Deadline-Driven Storytelling

Fox Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Channel is seeking a seasoned writer for the FOX Nation live team to cover top stories with precision and speed. You will edit descriptions and scripts under tight deadlines, verify graphics against scripts, and communicate critical story details with producers and managers.

Ideal candidates bring strong writing, research, and editorial skills, plus a deep knowledge of current events and U.S. politics. You must remain flexible to meet the demands of 24/7 news coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong and accurate writing, research, and editorial skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of current events, U.S. politics, geopolitics, foreign policy, and history.
• Strong news judgment.
• Ability to manage breaking news and respond quickly as stories develop.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced news environment.
• Copyedit all descriptions & scripts under tight deadline pressure.
• Check graphics and videos to ensure they match scripts.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit all descriptions & scripts under tight deadline pressure.
• Check graphics and videos to ensure they match scripts.
• Communicate critical story information with producers and managers.
• Think outside the box to tell a story.
• Understand the importance of utilizing and writing to video.
• Operate as a team player.
• Conduct thorough research on top stories.

Skills

Writing

Research

Editorial skills

News judgment

Deadline-driven

Communication

Under pressure

Schedule flexibility

Journalism degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Equivalent experience

Job description

FOX News Channel is seeking a seasoned writer for the FOX Nation live team to cover top stories with precision and speed. You will edit descriptions and scripts under tight deadlines, verify graphics against scripts, and communicate critical story details with producers and managers.

Ideal candidates bring strong writing, research, and editorial skills, plus a deep knowledge of current events and U.S. politics. You must remain flexible to meet the demands of 24/7 news coverage.