Homepage & Social Media Editor
Location
Remote | United Kingdom
Job description
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.
Fox News and Fox Business Network are looking for a Homepage and Social Media Editor. The Homepage and Social Media Team is responsible for programming FoxNews.com, the Fox News app, FoxBusiness.com , and the Fox Business app, as well as Fox News and Fox Business’ social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn.
As a Homepage and Social Media Editor, you will select and choose story placements and write compelling headlines. You will also be engaged in newsgathering and the creation of new, unique elements to illustrate stories, including crafting thought-provoking imagery. In coordination with the Senior Editor, you will also ensure breaking news is distributed accurately, fairly, and quickly across all platforms. In addition, you will be responsible for tracking real-time analytics throughout your shift. You’re a self-starter with strong news judgment who thrives under pressure.
Flexibility in your schedule is vital to this role and you will be required to work at least one weekend shift each week, and you are required to work some holidays.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Write engaging headlines for both the FoxNews.com homepage and FoxBusiness.com homepage and social media platforms
Use a mix of news judgment and metrics to determine story placement
Use homepage manager and social media content manager tools
Headline, image test all placements on both homepages
Coordinate, collaborate, and produce photo illustrations and montages
Must have a firm grasp of current events and a desire to be precise, quick, and accurate in presenting the news to the vast FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com audience
Write breaking news banners and continually update breaking news headlines
Monitor live streams and press conferences for use on the FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com homepages
Must be willing to work closely with editors and fellow reporters
Participate in broader strategic discussions
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
4+ years of newsroom experience
Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events
Experience writing on deadline for a major news website
The capability of being a skilled, fast writer and self-editor
Photoshop, Canva, and prior experience working in a CMS preferred
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.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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