OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News Media
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 DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for a motivated Digital Production Assistant, Flash/Culture/Media to be part of a groundbreaking online news team for FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com. As a Digital Production Assistant, you can handle a fast-paced environment and are creative, flexible, and have a ''can-do'' attitude. You are willing to learn, enjoy collaborating with a team, and are eager to advance within the company.
You will be offered the following shift:
Monday-Friday, 9 AM ET - 5 PM ET
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Edit video from original interviews
Write articles on occasion
Multitask on tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
Other duties as assigned
Travel for assignments on occasion — work with editors and other reporters on stories and projects.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Strong video editing skills
1-2+ years of online news experience either writing or producing
Strong knowledge of and passion for news, media, and pop culture
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Experience multi-tasking several projects
Excellent editorial judgment and knowledge of current events
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced 24-hour news environment
Ability to work some holidays and adhere to shift changes
Ability to be a team player willing to jump in when needed in breaking news situations
Proven capability to be creative and think ‘outside the box’
Knowledge of CMS, Photoshop & video editing systems preferred
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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 $18.25-25.00 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $15.00-20.75 per hour for all other US locations. 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.View more detail about FOX Benefits.