News Content Editor

FoxSouthfield, MI
341d$41,600 - $54,000

About The Position

As a News Content Editor, you will gather information and plan news coverage and produce original stories and content on our digital platforms including FOX2Detroit.com, our streaming channel and our social media channels. News Content Editors are responsible for the basic functions of the digital/social/streaming content desk along with basic functions of the assignment desk.

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work fast on multiple projects at once
  • Ability to work well independently and on a team
  • Obsessed with details
  • Excellent writing and storytelling skills
  • Superior news judgement
  • Impeccable writing and copy-editing skills
  • Overwhelming attention to detail
  • Thrive under deadline pressure
  • Stellar communication skills
  • Proficient in content management systems, search engine optimization (SEO), video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools
  • Video and photo editing experience
  • Experience developing and publishing content, including news, on digital and social platforms
  • BA/BS degree a plus, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing

Responsibilities

  • Enterprise news story ideas via phones, social media, email and internet
  • Write and distribute the news across digital while capitalizing on SEO strategies across all platforms - including social media
  • Monitor live video and audio feeds and other sources for breaking news
  • Coordinate day to day logistics of a newsroom including dispatching crews to assignments and working with the news team on day-to-day coverage and stories
  • Aggressively work story ideas not limited to social media tips and professional sources
  • Understand the station's goals and work towards them every day

Benefits

  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 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
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