Digital Content Creator

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're hiring a Perdiem Digital Content Creator to create and optimize digital content for WNYW, home of Good Day New York and FOX 5 NY.

Reporting to the Digital Content Manager, the Perdiem Digital Content Creator will be hyper-focused on quickly writing, producing and efficiently sharing compelling, easy-to-consume stories and information with digital and social users across the New York City Tri-State. This position is based in FOX 5 NY’s newsroom on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Does this sound like you? You're smart, fast on your feet, team-oriented and full of ideas. You're an expert in digital, social media and streaming platforms, and you know a big story when you hear/read/watch it. You're obsessed with quality and creating the best possible experience for your audience. You love a fast-paced, challenging environment and crave the chance to learn and try new things. Crystal-clear communication is your superpower, especially in the most urgent, breaking news-filled situations. You thrive in a competitive, fearless culture of creativity and expertise.

The person we're looking for is a digital content-creating rockstar who lives and breathes breaking news and telling the biggest stories across all digital platforms. If that's you, get in our inbox now!

RESPONSIBILITIES: Write and produce compelling, consumer-focused content related to news, events and topics relevant to users across the NYC area and beyond, including but not limited to articles, videos, live streaming, photos/graphics, breaking news, and social media elements. Work closely with the newsroom, supporting their mission to engage their communities and build brand loyalty. Optimize content for search engine optimization (SEO), while constantly prioritizing the consumer experience. Reach and engage the station’s social users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and beyond. Work closely with the newsroom to ensure speed and accuracy of content, especially during breaking news. Collaborate with Group Content Team and other FTS markets to distribute high-interest stories at scale. Follow group standards. Monitor real-time analytics. Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:  Experience developing, optimizing and publishing content, including news, on digital and social platforms. BA/BS degree is a plus, preferably in journalism, communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing. Excellent writer and storyteller. Superior news judgement. Impeccable writing and copy-editing skills. Overwhelming attention to detail. Thrive under deadline pressure. Stellar communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. Social media expert. Proficient in content management systems, search engine optimization (SEO), video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools. Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

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: $460.00 daily rate for New York City and Westchester County, NY.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $460.00 annually. 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.