Writer, Fox & Friends

New York, NY, USA
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Job Description

WRITER, FOX & FRIENDS

Job Number: R10003022


Fox News Channel

Fox News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. A top five cable network, FNC has been the most-watched news channel in the country for more than 14 years and according to a Suffolk University/USA Today poll, is the most trusted television news source in the country. Owned by 21st Century Fox, FNC is available in more than 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Writer to join the # 1 National Cable Morning Show, Fox & Friends. You are a storyteller. You use creative, compelling and conversational copy to pull viewers in. You know the difference between an attention-grabbing headline and burying the lead. You like to dig into details, find the most interesting part about a story and make it resonate with viewers across the country.

You will be assigned the following shift: 12:00AM -9:00AM EST

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Write vo's, vo/sot's & reporter stories under tight deadline pressure

Research and craft stories in a way that resonates with our viewers

Create graphics and edit video via your desktop

Communicate critical story information with producers and managers

Be a true team player in a pool of talented writers

Pitch story ideas

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

4+ years of major market experience

Working both weekend and weekday overnight hours

Demonstrated ability to write creative and edgy stories

Solid news judgment and understanding of fair and balanced journalism

Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history

Capable of working harder & faster during breaking news without compromising accuracy

NICE TO HAVES

Thinking outside the box to tell a story

Understanding the importance of utilizing and writing to video

Crafting bold banners that stand out

Scouring social media for elements or information that the competitors missed

Please attach a resume to be considered, applications without resumes will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed

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.