Digital Content Creator

Job Description

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of US television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, DC and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Digital Content Creator (Full-Time Temp Position June - December 2023)

Reporting to the Digital Content Manager, the Digital Content Creator will be laser-focused on telling stories that matter most to digital and social users -- and doing it better than anyone else.

Does this sound like you? You are smart, fast on your feet, team-oriented and full of energy. You are an expert in digital and social media platforms. You know a big story when you hear it. You are obsessed with details. Nothing gets past you. You have a zero-tolerance policy for grammatical errors. You could copy edit in your sleep (but you will not - we promise). You love a fast-paced, challenging environment and crave the chance to learn new things. You have goals, which you strive to meet and exceed (all of them). You thrive in a competitive, fearless culture of creativity and expertise. What you do matters, and you are out to make a difference. Most of all, you want to win. Every. Single. Day.

Requirements: This position requires exceptional written, verbal, digital media skills, and solid news judgment. Must have journalistic integrity and an understanding of print and broadcast newsroom standards and AP style. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of CMS (Content Management Systems) such as WordPress with a solid understanding of web standards, design, and usability. Excellent writing, editing, troubleshooting, copy editing, and web production skills required. Candidates must have experience writing digital stories, sending breaking push alerts, live streaming, and editing photos, graphics and videos. Must be comfortable and experienced using various tools to make informed editorial decisions. High standard of quality and attention to detail. Must be self-motivated, deadline driven, and able to perform well in a fast-paced environment. Ability to take direction, think critically under pressure, and work professionally as part of a cohesive team, and individually, within specific time constraints. Optimistic attitude, good judgment, and excellent communication skills. A positive and influential newsroom citizen. Friendly, respectful and collaborative. This role in particular will involve one shift over the weekend. ​

Qualifications: Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred. Prior newsroom and digital media experience required. Three (3) years' experience developing, editing, and publishing news content on digital and social platforms. Experience in a medium to major broadcast market preferred. Proficient in content management systems, SEO, photo and video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytical tools. Excellent writer and storyteller with flawless copy-editing skills. Experience publishing content on digital and social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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: $48.00-48.00 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-d8pe96-18-217-144-32-42 in your application.