Digital Production Assistant, Breaking/Trending News - PM

Fox News Digital is looking for a full-time Digital Production Assistant to join the team! You will have the opportunity to be part of a growing team that writes, produces, and optimizes news content for FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. We’re looking for a strong communicator and multitasker who can thrive under pressure, manage multiple assignments, and contribute to one of the most high-profile newsrooms in digital media.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Producing multiple assigned multimedia articles and wires a day in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Obtaining, shooting and editing videos, photos and other imagery

Conducting background research on individuals and topics relevant to breaking news coverage

Supporting high-profile breaking news coverage through multimedia production for digital stories and live blogs

Reaching out to external sources via phone and social media to verify information and gather content

Contributing to original written content as needed

Acting as a point of contact for reporters, writers, and editors to support multimedia production needs

Adhering to detailed SEO requirements

Incorporating edits from supervisors

Creating engaging online quizzes tied to trending or high-interest news topics

Managing multiple assignments across a wide range of topics

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A track record of great writing, preferably involving reporting and research

Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced news environment

Ability to anticipate the needs of writers, reporters and editors and proactively support content production

Willingness and ability to work weekends and some holidays

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

Experience with SEO, working in a CMS (WordPress preferred) and Photoshop is preferred

Familiarity with Associated Press style

Curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn new tools and skills