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Overnight Writer, Fox News EDGE


Fox News EDGE serves more than 175 newsrooms, providing content that is a cornerstone of local newscasts on FOX television stations across the country. We seek a top-notch Writer who is energized by working on a broad portfolio of stories from politics and breaking news to entertainment. This Writer will work as part of a team responsible for dozens of daily news stories.

 

Shift: Saturday – Wednesday from 9:30 PM to 6:30 AM, ET (First weekly shift begins at 9:30 PM, ET on Saturday; last weekly shift ends at 6:30 AM, ET on Thursday.)

 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Take ownership of your stories on the Fox News EDGE overnight block, a rundown of stories local Fox affiliates across the nation rely upon to fill their local morning newscasts
  • Work with a team of writers and producers by pitching, researching, and writing stories that will be seen coast-to-coast
  • Become an expert on your topics and write clear, concise scripts that tell compelling stories
  • Write VOs and VOSOTs and can be trained to occasionally write and produce packages as needed

 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Solid news judgment and grasp of journalism best practices
  • Prior newsroom experience preferred
  • Detail-oriented
  • Excellent writing skills, spelling, and grammar
  • Ability to work well with others under strict deadlines
  • Strong knowledge of current events
  • Willingness to work overnight hours