Senior Editor, Politics - Remote, United States - Fox News Media

Description

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 DESCRIPTION

Fox News Digital is looking for an experienced Senior Editor to join our team leading news coverage for & . You have previously led a news desk or large team of reporters and editors in a major newsroom. You will be responsible for directing editorial coverage by assigning stories, editing, and approving pitches from reporters and editors across all verticals. Your team is responsible for covering the full range of breaking news of general assignment, political, and business coverage. You are fluent in AP style, can bring copy to life, and understand our dynamic audience. You are skilled at turning sharp, fast stories, headlines, and captions in high-pressure, breaking news situations. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have previous experience in news & political journalism.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Work directly with Managing Editors & Deputy Managing Editors on newsgathering and performance enhancement plans

Lead team of editors and reporters and ensure they are meeting the mission of exclusive and original reporting

Long and short-term editorial planning

Oversee story assignments for day-to-day news coverage

Approve and reject pitches from reporters and editors that touch all content verticals on the news desk

Work quickly in breaking news situations to help our news team be fast and precise

Write and report if necessary

Lead reporters to generate original and exclusive reporting

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

At least 6 years of experience in print news media

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

Prior management experience for 3 years in a newsroom setting overseeing a team of reporters & editors when applicable

Prior experience with digital analytics (Chartbeat, Adobe Analytics, to monitor, and build traffic is required

Exceptional knowledge of politics and current events

Experience using content management systems

Knowledge of AP style

Proven organizational ability to ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed, and smooth handover is made to the next shift

Strong SEO and social media skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to pivot between breaking news stories and in-depth projects with longer deadlines

Ability/flexibility to work mornings, evenings, or weekends as required; possess an "on-call" mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions

A self-starter with excellent news judgment for a digital audience

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $106, ,800.00 annually for California, Washington, New York City and Westchester County, NY. $88, ,800.00 annually for Colorado. 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.