Program & Project Manager, Human Resources

FOX News Channel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

Fox News Media seeks a dynamic Program & Project Manager to join the HR team in New York. You will lead high-priority early career initiatives, recognition programs, and HR projects that enhance the employee experience in a fast‑paced media environment.

Reporting to Senior HR Leadership, you will balance strategic oversight with hands‑on execution, coordinating with Talent Acquisition, business leaders, and senior executives across New York, DC, and LA.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of progressive experience in program management, project management, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, employee engagement, or event operations.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, cross‑functional programs from planning through execution.
• Strong project management, organizational, and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating large‑scale employee events, recognition programs, conferences, webinars, or executive meetings.
• Collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset for a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution and operations of the FOX News Media Leadership Development Rotation Program (LDRP).
• Serve as the primary HR liaison for the Cristo Rey High School Internship Program, overseeing onboarding and partnerships.
• Support early career recruiting initiatives, including orientation programming and on-site events across New York, DC, and LA.
• Manage the FOX News Media Spotlight Awards process, including nominations, committee coordination, and event planning.
• Plan and execute the FOX News Media Open House Program, showcasing culture, career opportunities, and the employee experience.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and reporting to ensure program delivery and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Human Resources

Talent Acquisition

Employee engagement

Event operations

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Canva

ChatGPT

Gemini

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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 Media is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and adaptable Program & Project Manager to join the Human Resources team. Reporting directly to Senior HR Leadership, this individual will serve as a cross-functional program manager responsible for leading high-priority early career initiatives, core employee recognition programs, and specialized HR projects that enhance the employee experience. The ideal candidate is a proactive builder and exceptional executor who thrives in a fast-paced media environment. This role requires someone who can seamlessly balance strategic program oversight with hands-on execution, managing multiple priorities while partnering with stakeholders across Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, and senior executives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end execution and operational management of the FOX News Media Leadership Development Rotation Program (LDRP), including rotation planning, cohort engagement, scheduling, communications, and program evaluation.
• Serve as the primary HR liaison for the Cristo Rey High School Internship Program, overseeing student onboarding, supervisor partnerships, program logistics, and the overall participant experience.
• Partner closely with Campus & Entry-Level Talent Acquisition to support early career recruiting initiatives, including orientation programming and on-site events across New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.
• Manage the annual FOX News Media Spotlight Awards process, including nomination tracking, review committee coordination, executive communications, event planning, and program execution.
• Lead the planning and execution of the FOX News Media Open House Program, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to showcase company culture, career opportunities, and the employee experience.
• Drive planning and execution for additional HR programs, employee engagement initiatives, and special projects as business needs evolve.
• Develop project plans, timelines, communication strategies, and reporting to ensure successful program delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate with internal partners to execute meetings, workshops, executive presentations, webinars, and employee events with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve HR programs, streamline processes, and enhance participant experiences.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 4–6+ years of progressive experience in program management, project management, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, employee engagement, or event operations, preferably within a media, entertainment, or fast-paced corporate environment.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, cross‑functional programs from planning through execution while balancing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Strong project management, organizational, and operational planning skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and confidently interact with senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating large‑scale employee events, recognition programs, conferences, webinars, or executive meetings.
• A collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑moving environment.
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms), Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Canva, and AI productivity tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive information with professionalism.

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other project management certification.
• Experience supporting early career, internship, or leadership development programs.
• Experience working in media, entertainment, news, or a similarly fast‑paced organization.
• Experience managing employee recognition, engagement, or culture‑building initiatives.
• Familiarity with HR systems (i.e. Workday), recruiting platforms, and event management tools.

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 $92,000.00-105,000.00 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.

We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.