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Digital Production Assistant, Photo Desk

Fox Corporation Cedar Rapids, IA, IA
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November 25, 2022
Fox Corporation
Cedar Rapids, IA, IA
FULL_TIME

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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 newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a motivated Digital Production Assistant to be a part of a groundbreaking online news-team for FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com . As a Digital Production Assistant, you can handle a fast-paced environment and are creative, flexible and have a ''can-do'' attitude. You are willing to learn, enjoy collaborating with a team and are eager to advance within the company.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Editing and optimizing original photography and video for web and devices
  • Booking travel for photographers
  • Assist with handling invoices
  • Adhering to detailed SEO requirements

  • Incorporating edits from supervisors

  • Utilizing real-time analytics tools to track the success of photo & video-driven stories
  • Creating and updating slideshows to capture important and compelling events
  • Communicating with news professionals in an assignment desk setting
  • Maintaining database of contacts and story ideas
  • Assisting Entertainment team by pitching stories and pulling in wire and partner content
  • Monitoring social media platforms and forums for the latest breaking or trending news items of interest to Fox News readers
  • Multitasking on tight deadlines in high-pressure environment
  • Prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • One year working in daily breaking news environment

  • Ability to work under deadline pressures with editors and reporters

  • Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays
  • Proven creative mind with a great eye for detail

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

  • A Bachelor's degree in political science, communications, journalism, graphic arts or other related discipline

  • Photoshop, Illustrator and prior experience working in a CMS

  • An interest in photography

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $19.47-25.00 per hour for New York City and Westchester County, NY. $16.00-20.75 per hour for Colorado. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and 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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