Editorial Writer, FOX & Friends
Company Overview
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 a talented Editorial Writer to join the #1 national cable morning show franchise, FOX & Friends, and FOX & Friends First. You use creative, compelling copy, are detail‑oriented and thorough, and can handle the pressure of being the last set of eyes on stories before air. The Editorial Writer is also strong in a control‑room atmosphere and can communicate quickly and effectively with several people at once.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 11 PM – 7 AM ET (overnight), with flexibility to work both weekend and weekday overnight hours.
Responsibilities
- Copyedit all headlines & reporter hits under tight deadline pressure
- Check graphics and videos to ensure they match writer scripts
- Communicate critical story information with producers and managers
- Be a leader for the writing team, helping them grow and develop
- Pitch story ideas
- Think outside the box to tell a story
- Understand the importance of utilizing and writing to video
Qualifications
- Major market experience
- Flexibility to work both weekend and weekday overnight hours
- Solid news judgment
- Thorough knowledge of current events, U.S. politics, geopolitics, foreign policy, and history
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
Pay
Salary range: $83,000 – $91,000 annually, 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 as per collective bargaining agreement
Fox News Media is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable law.