Associate Editor, Entertainment

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

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

Fox News Digital seeks an experienced Associate Editor to join our Entertainment team.  Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of editing in a digital news environment with experience reporting on celebrities on both coasts as well as emerging markets such as Nashville and Austin.  Experience with breaking news is critical as this is a fast-paced, deadline driven newsroom with players from coast to coast. 

Entertainment Associate Editor will have a broad command of pop culture and celebrities, as well as traditional and emerging platforms influencing the industry.  Role will require a budding newsroom leader with a strong rolodex willing to move beyond aggregation and promotional pitches from Hollywood. This is a winning team that prioritizes original themes and exclusive content. 

You will be offered the following shift:

Wednesday – Sunday

2-10pm EST on Wednesday, Thursday Friday

11-7pmEST on Saturday and Sunday

SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create entertainment content that resonates with FOX audience, performs on social media and drives the conversation on competitor platforms

• Emphasis on original content, unique angles 

• Write and edit compelling stories, headlines, utilizing SEO best practices to drive performance on digital

• Utilize analytics consistently to identify audience interest and meet traffic goals 

• Embrace available AI tools to drive efficiency in the unit

• Continuously pitch new ideas, flag opportunities for new business

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 4 years national news experience, 2 years editing entertainment news

• Command of digital news with a mobile first mentality

• Command of all social media opportunities across platforms

• Command of SEO 

• Robust rolodex of entertainment contacts

• Publishing experience across CMS platforms

• Photoshop experience plus basic photo editing

• Copy editing experience requires strong command of AP Style

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Role may require long hours, holidays and shift changes in breaking news or other circumstances essential to the business

• Networking and professional development is a priority  

• Willingness to evolve in a rapidly changing digital environment

#LI-DNI

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $61,000.00-78,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $50,800.00-65,000.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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