Digital Production Assistant, Breaking/Trending News - PM
Fox News Digital is part of FOX News Media, which 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 platform FOX Weather. FNC is the number one network in all of cable and has been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.
Responsibilities
- Produce multiple assigned multimedia articles and wires a day in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Obtain, shoot, and edit videos, photos, and other imagery
- Conduct background research on individuals and topics relevant to breaking news coverage
- Support high-profile breaking news coverage through multimedia production for digital stories and live blogs
- Reach out to external sources via phone and social media to verify information and gather content
- Contribute to original written content as needed
- Act as a point of contact for reporters, writers, and editors to support multimedia production needs
- Adhere to detailed SEO requirements
- Incorporate edits from supervisors
- Create engaging online quizzes tied to trending or high-interest news topics
- Manage multiple assignments across a wide range of topics
Requirements
- Track record of great writing, preferably involving reporting and research
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced news environment
- Ability to anticipate the needs of writers, reporters, and editors and proactively support content production
- Willingness and ability to work weekends and some holidays
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
- Optional travel for breaking news stories
- Experience with SEO, working in a CMS (WordPress preferred), and Photoshop is preferred
- Familiarity with Associated Press style
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new tools and skills
Pay
The pay rate/range for this role is $19.00–27.65 per hour, with the final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.