OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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 DESCRIPTIONThe Fox News Digital Lifestyle team seeks a Lifestyle Writer to produce a high volume of content for FoxNews.com, sourced from news sites, press releases, original sources, social media platforms, online forums and more. You will be tasked with closely following trending topics of interest to the FoxNews.com Lifestyle reader, with a particular focus on food & drink, and other lifestyle topics , and also mining potential story pitches from platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and X, as well as online forums including Reddit, blogs, etc. The Lifestyle Writer would be responsible for using these & other posts to turn around several short-form articles each day for our Lifestyle sections, as well as sourcing matching video segments and contributing to video production.
This is not an on-air position.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor social media platforms and forums for the latest breaking or trending news items of interest to Fox News Lifestyle readers
Produce several pieces of content per day, based on trending news items of interest to our Lifestyle readers, as directed by your editor(s) and working closely with our team
Work efficiently to identify, report, write and publish daily articles under strict deadlines
Mine partner sites and affiliates to identify and syndicate partner content that would be of interest to the Lifestyle audience
Monitor site traffic and analytics to maximize page views, unique users, and media initiates
Research and source matching video components for files
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
2+ years of experience
Close familiarity with social media platforms and forums including Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Reddit, etc.
The ability to identify trending news or viral trends impacting, or being of interest to, readers of the Fox News Lifestyle verticals
Background reporting and writing for Lifestyle verticals preferred
Relevant writing experience for online publications
Familiarity and strong interest in using AI tools as directed
Familiarity with Photoshop or photo-editing software, as well as with Premiere Pro for video
Thorough knowledge of Associated Press style guide
Excellent communication skills
Multimedia interests preferred
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
Great team play, can-do spirit and “all-in” mentality
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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 $60,000.00-75,000.00 annually. 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.View more detail about FOX Benefits.
Fox Corporation Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90067
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