Editor, Breaking/Trending News - PM
About The Position
FOX News Digital is looking for an Editor. As an Editor for FoxNews.com and foxbusiness.com, you will collaborate with other Editors and Senior Editors in leading a team of writers. You will assign and edit breaking, trending and original stories, and approve pitches from writers. You are fluent in AP style, can bring copy to life, and understand our dynamic audience. You are skilled at turning sharp, fast stories, headlines, and captions in high-pressure breaking news situations. You “live and breathe” news, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be offered the following shift: Wednesday-Sunday; 12:00 PM ET - 8:00 PM ET
Requirements
- At least five years proven experience in a daily breaking news environment, preferably for a news outlet covering a wide range of local, national, and international stories
- Prior management experience
- Experience using content management systems
- Knowledge of AP style, exceptional knowledge of current events & politics
- Ability to work on tight deadlines
- Proven organizational ability to ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed and smooth handover is made to next shift
- Flexible hours, including flexibility to work on some holidays
- An “on-call” mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions
- Experience integrating AI tools into editorial workflows to enhance speed, efficiency, and decision-making, while exercising strong editorial judgment and oversight.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Editors & Senior Editors in leading editorial coverage for FoxNews.com and foxbusiness.com
- Assign breaking, trending, and original stories to a team of writers, on and off-site
- Edit a continuous stream of story submissions for grammar, style, and substance
- Write SEO-friendly headlines to achieve search authority
- Ensure each story uses the most compelling video and pictures
- Work quickly in breaking news situations to help us be fast and precise
- Send app and email alerts to a wide audience
- Use real-time analytics to drive editorial decisions and maximize audience engagement
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision
- insurance
- a 401(k) plan
- paid time off
- other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
