Manager, Content Core

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Weather

FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel’s expansive newsgathering units & FOX Television Stations’ added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, and more than 100,000 HD cameras located around the country, the service offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. FOX Weather is available via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on IOS and Android devices, as well as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, through FOX’s Connected TV Apps.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Weather is looking for a Manager to lead our Content Core team in New York City. The FOX Weather Content Core is on the front lines of the weather news industry and critical to driving the overall content strategy of FOX Weather that powers our live programming, digital articles & videos on foxweather.com and the FOX Weather app and content across all social media platforms. You are committed to excellent storytelling in the weather news beat 24/7. You are an expert in digital analytics, tracking performance across all major KPIs to guide decision making. You have a team-first mentality and dedicated passion for news to be successful in this position at FOX Weather.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute editorial direction in collaboration with FOX Weather leadership to direct news coverage and content-driven initiatives for FOX Weather

• Manage day to day content production operations, from idea to execution so the best content is always available for use on-air and all platforms

• Establish new processes to discover content ideas, advance stories and chase news to establish FOX Weather as the #1 source for weather news on the national scale

• Collaborate closely with other teams within FOX Weather to contribute to shared content and co-branded initiatives

• Develop coverage plans for Content Core to serve FOX Weather as a 24/7 news machine of breaking and compelling content

• Ensure productivity and digital traffic goals on foxweather.com are met and continue on a growth trajectory by constant tracking of data to help guide decisions

• Identify opportunities within the team to streamline workflows and deliver a superior product for the audience

• Manage Producers and schedules on the team

• Verify accuracy for news and meteorological information cleared and produced by Content Core

• Edit, assign and produce content as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED ​

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study preferred

• At least 2 years of prior management experience in the news industry

• At least 6 years of experience in journalism, either digital outlets, traditional linear newsrooms or on an assignment desk

• Excellent news judgement, strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude

• Extensive knowledge of news cycle

• Social media savviness and passion for experimentation in new media industry

• Passion for weather news and FOX Weather

• Ability to work under deadline and pressure of a fast-paced newsroom

• Ability to utilize various content management, newsgathering, social media and collaboration tools such as Airtable, Jira, Wordpress, WSI graphics among others

• Willingness to work weekends, nights or early mornings when needed