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Assignment Desk Manager
21st Century Fox
Washington, DC, United States
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News Channel
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
Fox News is looking for a strong journalist who understands sourcing, fact checking, balancing and vetting editorial information. As the Assignment Manager you will be responsible for hiring, managing and mentoring a team of journalists responsible for assigning, distributing and communicating editorial information coming out of the DC bureau. As the Assignment Desk Manager you will be responsible for working with reporters to follow editorial policies set up by the D.C. Bureau Chief and Managing Editor. You will lead a team with various levels of experience to news gather, plan daily event coverage, run crews, oversee desk network pools and satellite space with the goal of keeping Fox competitive at all times. Ultimately, you will lead your team to enterprise and identify stories while understanding resource availability to react quickly to breaking news. You are a pro-active, passionate and self-motivated individual who will collaborate with other managers to advance the network’s coverage on all platforms.
You will be assigned the following shift: Monday – Friday: 8:00AM – 4:00PM EST
*This position involves being available to answer questions on coverage and staffing at all hours. The ability to work evenings and weekends is needed on occasion based on bureau and breaking news needs.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage the Washington D.C Assignment Desk, including communicating and guiding team members to reach bureau and network objectives
• Serve as the day-to-day manager overseeing the workflow of content coming out of the D.C. Bureau including; evaluating editorial information from reporters and guiding personnel on what is distributed network wide; collaborating with reporters working on the same story and coming up with a cohesive narrative of facts to be distributed to all Fox platforms; and working with reporters and producers to follow editorial policies set up by the D.C. Bureau Chief and Managing Editor
• Set up editorial systems on the Assignment Desk and manage desk personnel to make sure all individuals understand editorial guidelines, are reaching out for balance in stories and coordinating calls to the various Washington D.C. agencies for response or confirmation to minimize overlap
• Review reporter television scripts and Foxnews.com stories ensuring that stories are balanced, context is provided and the material meets our editorial standards. Asks questions and works with reporters to provide additional information as needed
• Coordinate schedules and staffing for the Assignment Desk operation, including the Satellite Desk, Planning, and Editorial and Control Room Coordinators
• Hire, train, and mentor staff
• Develop and implement effective systems to improve overall coverage needs
• Collaborate with other managers on coverage projects and bureau initiatives
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, including leading or managing in a broadcast, print or digital work environment
• Exceptional editorial judgment and intricate knowledge of national and international politics
• Strong contacts and knowledge of the White House, Capitol Hill, and federal agencies
• Knowledge and ability to stay current on transmission technology, including Links, Live U, cell, Microwave and Satellite
• Knowledge of network pool operations with an emphasis on understanding the unilateral benefit
• A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently, as well as on a team
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, multitask, and prioritize on a daily basis, and especially in breaking news situations
• Strong logistical, communication, hiring, leadership, and mentoring skills
Please attach a resume to be considered, applications without resumes will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
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.