Fox News Media · 20 hours ago
Legal Information Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$92K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expFox News Media is a leading media company operating various platforms including FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network. They are seeking a Legal Information Specialist to summarize and explain legal news, conduct research, and support the Brainroom team in producing content for their platforms.
Broadcasting
Responsibilities
Break down newsworthy court cases and legal issues into layman’s terms
Complete high-visibility, high-pressure research requests under tight deadlines
Retrieve, analyze and produce detailed yet digestible research on newsworthy topics
Aid in the production of briefing books and political backgrounders that will be distributed across the organization
Communicate with the Brainroom Director and Assignment Manager on duty consistently, quickly, and reliably
Qualification
Required
J.D. and Bachelor's degree required
2+ years of experience in a research role or strong internships in a professional live news environment
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including regular weekend hours, early mornings or evenings, and occasional holidays
Proficiency with PACER, Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, Accurint and other research databases
A strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure
Familiarity with both civil legal procedure and the federal court system
Ability to concisely explain case significance, including those before the U.S. Supreme Court
Aptitude in comparing statutes and regulations across jurisdictions, including constructing and updating 50-state summaries on a variety of topics (controlled substances, voting laws, capital punishment, etc.)
Capacity to juggle multiple assignments under tight deadlines and extreme pressure
Strong writing skills
A drive to problem-solve and communicate effectively
A passion for politics and the news
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.
Company
Fox News Media
Welcome to FOX News Media on LinkedIn -- America's choice for news! 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 AVOD platform FOX Weather.
1001-5000 employees
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