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Supervising Writer, Fox & Friends First
21st Century Fox
New York, NY, United States
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News Channel
FOX News operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOXNews.com and the soon to launch OTT platform, FOX Nation. FOX News also produces FOX News Sunday on FOX Broadcasting Company and FOX News Edge. A top five-cable network, FNC has been the most watched news channel in the country for more than 16 years. According to a 2018 Research Intelligencer study by Brand Keys, FOX News ranks as the second most trusted television brand in the country while a Suffolk University/USA Today survey states that FOX News is the most trusted source for television news or commentary in the country. FNC is available in 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape while routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox & Friends First is looking for a dynamic Supervising Writer. If you never get beat on a story, have an eye for catchy stories and a passion for current events, this is the job for you. You will oversee all news content of Fox & Friends First. You will supervise a team of Writers and work with Executive and Senior Producers to craft the tone of a fast-paced show. You will assign stories to writers and manage the gathering of all video and sound bites as well as fact check stories and research news topics. You will be a key player during breaking news, leading the team and executing coverage that sets the tone for the entire channel as the first live show in the morning.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage a team of writers
• Oversee all content and elements for daily news stories
• Communicate critical story information with writers, producers and managers
• Write attention grabbing teases
• Be a true leader among one of the most outstanding writing teams in the business
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 4+ years of national or local major market experience
• Demonstrated ability to write creative/edgy stories and teases
• Solid news judgment and understanding of fair and balanced journalism
• A passion for current events & accuracy
• The ability to work well in a fast paced and intense atmosphere
• Inews experience a plus
• Must be willing to work overnight and weekends
YOU ARE MASTERFULLY SKILLED AT
• Multitasking on tight deadlines in high pressure environment
• Leading a team during breaking news with clear instructions and communication
• Identifying catchy stories that people will be talking about all day
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.