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Fox Television Stations · 1 day ago

Digital Journalist, LiveNOW

Fox Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S., producing approximately 1,200 hours of local news weekly. They are seeking a Digital Journalist to join the LiveNOW team, responsible for curating, producing, and hosting live coverage of breaking news and important events as they happen.

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Responsibilities

Gather, produce and present original content live, including breaking news and coverage of major news events, on digital, social, streaming and broadcast platforms nationwide
Simultaneously manage content and live video production, including video switching and graphics
Monitor live video feeds, newsgathering tools and social media for the latest information and content
Maintain constant communication with FOX O&O stations as well as other internal and external partners to coordinate receiving video and new information
Stay up-to-date on news and current events
Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial process
Monitor real-time analytics
Adhere to journalistic standards
Assist in planning
Produce for other Digital Journalists
Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary

Qualification

Live news coverageDigital news productionVideo production systemWeb-based newsgatheringDigital analyticsCommunicatorSocial media expertAttention to detailThrive under pressure

Required

3+ years experience reporting and hosting live news coverage on digital and social platforms preferred
BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field
Excellent live communicator with the ability to host continuous coverage over extended periods
Tech-savvy multitasker with strong knowledge of the technical aspects of digital news production, including live streaming and video publishing
Experience operating a TriCaster or similar video production system a plus
Proficient in tools used for web-based newsgathering tools, content creation and monitoring digital analytics
Superior news judgement
Social media expert
Overwhelming attention to detail
Thrive under pressure
Varied hours including weekends and holidays as required

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision
Insurance
A 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

Company

Fox Television Stations

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Fox Television Stations is a group of television stations located within the United States. It is a sub-organization of 21st Century Fox.

Funding

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Leadership Team

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Timothy Joyce
SVP of Engineering, Operations and Technology
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