Overnight Writer, Fox News EDGE

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.

About the Role

Fox News EDGE serves local newsrooms across the country, providing content that is a cornerstone of local newscasts on FOX television stations. The Writer will work as part of a team responsible for dozens of daily news stories, covering politics, breaking news, and entertainment.

Schedule

Two shift options are available:

• Monday – Friday 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. (first shift begins 9:30 p.m. Monday evening; last shift ends 6:30 a.m. Saturday)
• Saturday – Wednesday 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. (first shift begins 9:30 p.m. Saturday evening; last shift ends 6:30 a.m. Thursday)

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of stories on the Fox News EDGE overnight block, a rundown of stories local Fox affiliates rely upon for their morning newscasts.
• Work with a team of writers and producers by pitching, researching, and writing stories that will be seen coast‑to‑coast.
• Become an expert on assigned topics and write clear, concise scripts that tell compelling stories.
• Write VOs and VOSOTs; occasionally write and produce packages as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Solid news judgment and grasp of journalism best practices.
• Prior newsroom experience preferred.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent writing, spelling, and grammar skills.
• Ability to work well with others under strict deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of current events.
• Willingness to work overnight hours.

Pay

Annual salary range: $60,000 – $70,000, 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.
• For union‑represented employees, benefits are provided per the collective bargaining agreement.