Public Relations Coordinator

Fox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits as applicable

Job summary

Fox News Media in New York is seeking an entry-level Public Relations Coordinator to manage key PR administrative duties and support the department. This role offers exposure to eight platforms across linear, digital, and streaming media while gaining hands-on experience in a major news organization.

Ideal candidates have two PR internships and a Communications degree, with the ability to handle a fast-paced workload, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Two internships in public relations required.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a heavy workload.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.
• Strong confidentiality and research skills.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee media monitoring for eight platforms including linear, digital, and streaming.
• Provide foundational support for the entire PR department's administrative functions.

Skills

Public relations internships

Excellent verbal and written comms

Education

Communications degree

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

We are looking for a highly motivated, enterprising, and driven Public Relations Coordinator to join the FOX News Media team. In this entry-level position, the Public Relations Coordinator will be responsible for all key PR administrative duties within the department. This position is a terrific all-encompassing opportunity for soon-to-be graduate school or college grads starting out in the PR industry.

Please note the work week for this role is a Tuesday - Saturday OR Sunday - Thursday schedule. Flexibility/weekend and after-hours work are required.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all encompassing media monitoring system for eight linear, digital, and streaming platforms of FOX News Media
• Serve in a foundational go-to role supporting the entire department in all administrative PR functions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• At least two prior internships in public relations; a degree with a concentration in Communications is a plus
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a rigorous workload
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends
• Consistent diligence and very strong attention to detail
• Superior organizational and research skills
• Must be extremely resourceful, efficient and can handle taking initiative
• Experience with meeting constant, and often immediate rapid deadlines
• Ability to uphold a very strict level of confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to adapt to change and possess situational awareness
• Professional, mature demeanor with a can-do, upbeat attitude and a desire to learn and grow.

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 $23.50-27.65 per hour. 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.

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