Digital Content Manager, Group Content Team

About the role

The Digital Content Manager will coordinate with the Group Content Team (GCT) and local newsrooms to publish stories, videos, and social content on all kinds of topics to engage local users. This is an in-newsroom position based at one of the LiveNOW from FOX locations in Orlando or Phoenix and includes weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the team that creates news and event-based content for users in all markets, including text stories, photos/graphics, connected TV/live streaming content, breaking news, mobile alerts, and social media elements.
• Prioritize resources to cover a mix of important national, international, breaking, and viral stories, including original ideas.
• Help guide editorial decisions and collaborate with the Senior Digital Content Manager to execute team strategy in line with group needs.
• Ensure content exceeds group quality standards.
• Collaborate with digital leaders and other internal FOX partners across our 17 local newsrooms to anticipate the needs of our stations and their unique audiences.
• Monitor real-time analytics to make data-driven decisions.
• Contribute to planning for weekend coverage and big events.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience developing and publishing unique content, including news, for digital and social platforms.
• BA/BS degree is a plus, preferably in journalism, communications, or related field with emphasis on digital publishing.
• Demonstrated ability to create and evolve compelling news content on digital platforms, including during breaking news situations.
• Superior news judgment with impeccable writing, copy-editing, and SEO skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail with a relentless passion and drive to win.
• Proficiency in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, content discovery, and digital analytics tools.
• Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

Qualifications

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.