Contract Recruiter, News and Editorial

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Media is looking for a Contract Recruiter to join our talent team and support hiring across our dynamic News organization, with a focus on broadcast media , Digital and editorial roles. This recruiter will be instrumental in identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent for key positions such as Production Assistants (PAs), Producers, and Editorial staff. This role requires a recruiter who understands the fast-paced nature of the news cycle, has a strong grasp of the broadcast landscape, and can effectively partner with both hiring managers and candidates to ensure a seamless hiring experience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own full-cycle recruitment for high-impact roles in the news and broadcast space, including PAs, Producers, Executive Producers, Writers, and other editorial staff

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop effective sourcing strategies

• Source, engage, and assess candidates with strong backgrounds in News, Digital and Broadcast Media

• Drive a streamlined and high-touch experience for all candidates throughout the process

• Maintain accurate documentation, pipelines, and reporting using Workday and other sourcing tools

• Provide thoughtful and strategic counsel to hiring managers on market dynamics, talent availability, and competitive compensation

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3–5+ years of experience in recruitment, with a strong emphasis on hiring for news, media, and editorial roles

• Experience with Workday ATS

• Prior experience hiring for roles in broadcast journalism, including PAs, field producers, line producers, editorial leadership, etc

• Comfortable in a deadline-driven, fast-moving environment that demands adaptability and urgency

• Strong command of recruiting systems and workflows, particularly Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple reqs, and thrive in a fast-moving environment

• Exceptional communication skills, stakeholder management, and attention to detail