Writer, FOX Nation (R50034062)

FOX; New York (NY); On-site; 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 Media is seeking a seasoned writer for the FOX Nation live team in New York. The role demands strong editing under pressure, precise copyediting of descriptions and scripts, and close collaboration with producers to ensure story accuracy and video alignment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of newsroom experience, solid research skills, and a journalism degree or equivalent. Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced schedule is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong and accurate writing, research, and editorial skills.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a 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.

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

Strong writing

News judgment

Deadline-driven editing

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

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

The FOX Nation live team is leading the industry in the streaming wars with coverage nearly 24/7 and seven days a week. The ideal candidate is a seasoned writer who is detail-oriented & excellent under pressure.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR 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

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience.
• Strong and accurate writing, research, and editorial skills
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study 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 simultaneously
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as the news cycle demands

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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 $60,000.00-75,000.00 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.

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