Desk Assistant

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive freelance Desk Assistant to join our Assignment Desk team at our headquarters in New York City. We are looking for individuals with strong news judgment who will be required to handle multiple breaking news stories in our fast-paced network newsroom. Desk Assistants report directly to the Assignment Desk Manager and work closely with assignment editors, field producers, and line producers, as well as other Fox News units, to integrate our coverage throughout all Fox News platforms.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Building strong relationships with Assignment Desks at Fox affiliates and other news service partners.
• Communicating with officials and sources for editorial information.
• Monitoring both traditional & social media for breaking news stories.
• Identify news video and soundbites for breaking news stories.
• Acquiring news material for use on FNC and our properties.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience.
• Strong editorial judgment.
• A passion for current and breaking events.
• Understanding of tapeless workflow in a newsroom.
• An interest in international news.
• Ability to find breaking news stories and identify where to get the latest editorial information.
• A love for problem-solving.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift, including overnights, weekends, and holidays if necessary

#EntryLevel #EarlyCareer

#LI-DNI

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

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: $17.79-18.75 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz72y3-18-207-255-67-42 in your application.