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.
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