Editor, Fox Business

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox 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 DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced Editor to be a part of a groundbreaking and growing online News-team for FoxBusiness.com.

As an Editor, you have a proven track record of turning content in a 24/7 breaking news environment with keen editorial judgement. The Editor will help manage a team of reporters, handle assignments, editorial planning, line and copy edits across FoxBusiness.com’s content, including breaking business news and features.

You may be offered one of the following shifts: TUESDAYS THRU SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS THRU THURSDAYS, WEDNESDAYS THRU SUNDAYS (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM or 2:00 PM-10:00 PM)

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee incoming breaking news and distribute daily assignments to reporters in collaboration with Managing Editors and our breaking news teams.

• Skilled at newsgathering using social media as well as traditional sources  

• Review all FoxBusiness.com content before publishing, reviewing text, images, videos and embedded content.

• Represent the FOXBusiness team at internal editorial meetings.

• Ability to work well with our verticals on crossover stories

• Editing stories for content, accuracy, story flow and continuity; as well as for style, grammar, spelling and punctuation – all under very tight deadline

• Skilled at turning breaking news, fast stories, headlines and captions in high-pressure, breaking news situations

• Help manage editorial calendar around upcoming events as well as major stories

• Use provided analytics to help shape assignments and coverage

• Multitask on tight deadlines in high pressure environment

• Mentor team members as necessary

• Flexibility in covering breaking news as needed

• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A love of news and compelling story telling

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree

• At least five years' proven experience in a daily breaking News environment, preferably for a digital media operation

• Proven experience in both line editing and copy editing, working revisions and rewriting of stories

• Ability to work under tight deadlines without compromising editorial standards

• Expert with AP style

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced 24-hour news environment, some holidays or shift changes required

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 $74,000.00-99,000.00 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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