Digital Content Creator

Fox News Network • New York, NY

49d • $120,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring a Digital Content Creator to create and optimize digital content for WNYW, home of Good Day New York and FOX 5 NY. Reporting to the Digital Editorial Lead, the Digital Content Creator will be hyper-focused on quickly writing, producing and efficiently sharing compelling, easy-to-consume stories and information with digital and social users across the New York Tri-State. This position is based fully in FOX 5 NY's newsroom on Manhattan's Upper East side, nightside Monday - Friday shift.

Requirements

• Experience developing, optimizing and publishing content, including news, on digital and social platforms.
• BA/BS degree is a plus, preferably in journalism, communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing.
• Native level knowledge of the New York City market and institutions.
• Excellent writer and storyteller.
• Superior news judgement.
• Impeccable writing and copy-editing skills.
• Overwhelming attention to detail.
• Thrive under deadline pressure.
• Stellar communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Social media expert.
• Proficient in content management systems, search engine optimization (SEO), video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools.
• Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

Responsibilities

• Write and produce compelling, consumer-focused content related to news, events and topics relevant to users across the NYC area and beyond, including but not limited to articles, videos, live streaming, photos/graphics, breaking news, and social media elements in conjunction with the Northeast Regional Digital Content Team.
• Work closely with the newsroom, supporting their mission to engage their communities and build brand loyalty.
• Optimize content for search engine optimization (SEO), while constantly prioritizing the consumer experience.
• Reach and engage the station's social users on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and beyond.
• Work closely with the newsroom to ensure speed and accuracy of content, especially during breaking news.
• Collaborate with the Northeast Region, the Group Content Team and other FTS markets to distribute high-interest stories at scale.
• Follow group standards.
• Monitor real-time analytics.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees