OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. A top five cable network, FNC has been the most-watched news channel in the country for more than 14 years and according to a Suffolk University/USA Today poll, is the most trusted television news source in the country. Owned by 21st Century Fox, FNC is available in more than 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Your Future is here!
Fox News is committed to delivering news as it happens. We love what we do and we’re looking for passionate, talented people to help us lead, grow and achieve our goals. Joining the number one cable news network in America is a singular opportunity to be part of a highly successful, dynamic team that has transformed the way people get their information.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Line/control room producing, writing, copy editing. Must be able to handle lining complex and multi-element leads.
Responsible for assigning stories, timing a show, moving the rundown around and writing breaking news on the fly should it happen.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A bachelor’s degree and or relevant work experience
Natural ability to write and copy edit effectively and creativel
3 years of professional experience in a live television environmen
2 years of professional experience in a live control room lining a show
Thorough knowledge and interest in both American politics and cultural stories of the day
Strong editorial judgment
Ability to work under intense deadline pressure in the control room
Ability to work well within a team environment
Knowledge of current events/dynamic editorial judgment to efficiently stack an everyday rundown.
Comfortable with the fast pace and breaking news possibilities that comes along with a live broadcast
Knowledge of using a graphics system for banners, and editing video
