Freelance Desk Assistant
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
We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive freelance Desk Assistant to join our Assignment Desk team at our headquarters in New York City. We are looking for individuals with strong news judgment who will be required to handle multiple breaking news stories in our fast-paced network newsroom. Desk Assistants report directly to the Assignment Desk Manager and work closely with assignment editors, field producers, and line producers, as well as other Fox News units, to integrate our coverage throughout all Fox News platforms.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Building strong relationships with Assignment Desks at Fox affiliates and other news service partners.
Communicating with officials and sources for editorial information.
Monitoring both traditional & social media for breaking news stories.
Identify news video and soundbites for breaking news stories.
Acquiring news material for use on FNC and our properties.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience.
Strong editorial judgment.
A passion for current and breaking events.
Understanding of tapeless workflow in a newsroom.
An interest in international news.
Ability to find breaking news stories and identify where to get the latest editorial information.
A love for problem-solving.
Willingness and ability to work any shift, including overnights, weekends, and holidays if necessary
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