Legal Information Specialist

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 Channel is looking for a Legal Information Specialist for its Brainroom in New York. As a Legal Specialist, you are a consistent, reliable communicator, who will be on the front lines to summarize and explain breaking news context for Fox's record-breaking platforms. Meeting deadlines, editorial awareness, and a passion for legal news is paramount.  We are looking for an individual who is flexible, with a remarkable work ethic, who can proficiently produce strong legal analysis. You will be required to research multiple breaking news stories in our fast-paced environment. The Legal Information Specialist reports to the Brainroom Director, and works closely with Brainroom Information staff, as well as producers, reporters, and other Fox News Media units to integrate our meticulous coverage across all Fox News Media platforms.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Break down newsworthy court cases and legal issues into layman’s terms 

• Complete high-visibility, high-pressure research requests under tight deadlines.

• Retrieve, analyze and produce detailed yet digestible research on newsworthy topics.

• Aid in the production of briefing books and political backgrounders that will be distributed across the organization.

• Communicate with the Brainroom Director and Assignment Manager on duty consistently, quickly, and reliably.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• J.D. and Bachelor’s degree required 

• 2+ years of experience in a research role or strong internships in a professional live news environment 

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including regular weekend hours, early mornings or evenings, and occasional holidays 

• Proficiency with PACER, Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, Accurint and other research databases

• A strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure 

• Familiarity with both civil legal procedure and the federal court system 

• Ability to concisely explain case significance, including those before the U.S. Supreme Court 

• Aptitude in comparing statutes and regulations across jurisdictions, including constructing and updating 50-state summaries on a variety of topics (controlled substances, voting laws, capital punishment, etc.) 

• Capacity to juggle multiple assignments under tight deadlines and extreme pressure

• Strong writing skills

• A drive to problem-solve and communicate effectively

• A passion for politics and the news

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