The Brief
Big picture view
Reporting to the Senior Manager of the Group Content Team, the 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 all of the FOX-owned markets, coordinating with local teams in the process.
Does this sound like you?
You're a journalist who’s smart, fast on your feet, team-oriented and full of ideas. You're an expert in digital, social media and streaming platforms, and you devour news on your phone and smart TV every day. You know a big story when you hear/read/watch it, and you understand why it’s important to a local news viewer. You’re organized and can plan out your day – but you’re ready to pivot the moment news breaks. 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 can coordinate with different contributors across multiple states and time zones. What you do matters, and you're out to make a difference. Most of all, you want to win. Every. Single. Day.
Responsibilities
Write and produce compelling, consumer-focused content related to news, events and topics relevant to users across the U.S., including but not limited to articles, videos, live streaming, photos/graphics, mobile alerts, breaking news, and social media elements. Optimize content for search engines while constantly prioritizing the consumer experience. Cover wide range of important national, international, breaking, and viral stories. Ensure content meets group standards. Participate in editorial meetings and pitch original story ideas. Monitor real-time analytics to anticipate emerging trends and understand different audiences. Serve as additional digital resource for local digital creators, filling gaps in coverage or providing backup during major local coverage. Work closely with newsroom teams to ensure speed and accuracy of content while following group standards. 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 and organization skills. Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. Social media expert. Proficient in content management systems, video publishing, live streaming, SEO, content discovery, and digital analytics tools. Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus). Ability to operate independently at times.
What’s next?
The person we're looking for is a digital content-creating rock star who lives and breathes breaking news and telling the biggest stories across all digital platforms. If that's you, get in our inbox now!
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