Freelance 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 Media is looking for a Freelance Information Specialist that has a strong knowledge of current events as well as a keen interest in the details of politics, public affairs, and business news to join our team for a 1-year engagement. You will work closely with key members of the organization throughout the election cycle to research, prepare, and provide well-sourced, detailed information that confirms facts, adds context, and informs our national audience.
This flexible, 3-day-a-week role is a rare launchpad opportunity at America's most-watched news network.
Applicants should be available to the possibility of working afternoons, evenings, and one weekend day per week.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Retrieve, analyze, and confirm news information, facts, statistics, and contacts
Produce briefing books and news backgrounders for reporters and producers
Assist with providing information for special projects and planned events like Congressional hearings, elections, and town halls
Proactively provide compelling information for Fox Facts and story pitches
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
1-2 years of experience in a research role or strong internships in a professional live news environment
Strong political expertise
Passion for research, current events, politics, and business
Ability to juggle multiple assignments under tight deadlines
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including regular weekend hours, early mornings or evenings, and holidays
Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, Accurint, and the internet
Ability to identify primary sources
Working in a team environment
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