Desk Assistant

Fox Corporation•New York, NY

30d•$24 - $28

About The Position

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. The Desk Assistant position requires flexibility in scheduling, with the expectation that you will work a variety of non-traditional shifts including weekends, overnights, early morning hours, and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Strong logistical and editorial abilities with an understanding of national and international politics
Knowledgeable about the various DC government agencies
Ability to initiate tasks independently as well as collaborate effectively with a team
Capable of working in a dynamic environment, multitasking, prioritizing tasks daily, and handling breaking news situations
Must be willing to work a variety of non-traditional shifts including weekends, overnights, early mornings, and holidays

Responsibilities

Help in dispatching crews, tracking guest bookings, and managing crew locations
Manage calls from internal and external sources to assist with information gathering
Monitor news, contact appropriate authorities to verify breaking news information
Collaborate with the Assignment Editor to follow up on developing news stories.
Assist with logging DC-area news events with an emphasis on highlighting new developments
Monitor wires, social media, and other broadcast networks for news developments
Reach out to agencies, government departments, and FOX personnel to gather and confirm information