Associate Photo Editor
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.
SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Editing and optimizing original photography and video for web and devices
- Booking travel for photographers
- Assigning photographers to assignments
- Affixing invoices, and tracking billing
- Adhering to, and auditing detailed SEO requirements
- Incorporating edits from supervisors
- Utilizing real-time analytics tools to track the success of photo & video-driven stories
- Creating and updating slideshows to capture important and compelling events
- Communicating with news professionals in an assignment desk setting
- Maintaining database of contacts and story ideas
- Working with all verticals (assisting) including, Entertainment, US News, Lifestyle, Business, and World
- Teams by pitching visual stories and pulling in wire and partner content
- Monitoring social media platforms and forums for the latest breaking or trending news items of interest to Fox News readers
- Multitasking on tight deadlines in high-pressure environment
- Prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- A Bachelor's degree in political science, communications, journalism, graphic arts or other related discipline
- One year working in daily breaking news environment
- Ability to work under deadline pressures with editors and reporters
- Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
- Proven creative mind with a great eye for detail
- Experience in Photoshop, Premiere, Bridge, and/or Lightroom
- Prior experience working in a DAM, or CMS is highly desired
- An interest in photography is a plus
COMPANY VALUES
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.
BENEFITS
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.