Overnight Writer, Edge

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX News Edge serves more than 175 newsrooms, providing content that is a cornerstone of local newscasts on FOX television stations across the country. We seek a top-notch overnight writer who is energized by working on a broad portfolio of stories from politics and breaking news to entertainment. This writer will work as part of a team responsible for dozens of daily news stories.

Expected Shift: Saturday through Wednesday overnight Tuesday – Saturday Overnights

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You'll take ownership of your stories on the Fox News Edge overnight block, a rundown of stories local Fox affiliates across the nation rely upon to fill their local newscasts. You'll work with a team of writers and producers by pitching, researching, and writing stories that will be seen coast-to-coast. We expect our writers to become experts on their topics, writing clear, concise scripts that tell compelling stories. The overnight writer focuses mostly on writing VOs and VOSOTs but could be trained to occasionally write and produce packages as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Solid news judgment and grasp of journalism best practices
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent writing skills, spelling, and grammar
• Ability to work well with others under strict deadlines
• Strong knowledge of current events
• Willingness to work overnight hours
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in a related field)
• Prior newsroom experience preferred

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