Regional Digital Content Creator-Northeast

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas or DMAs and duopolies in 11 DMAs including the three largest DMAs (New York Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports entertainment and syndicated content our television stations collectively produce approximately 1200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Networks national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Brief

• Were hiring a Regional Digital Content Creator to create and optimize content for three FOX ownedandoperated stations in the Northeast.

• In this role you will coordinate with teams in New York Philadelphia and Washington DC to publish stories videos and social content to engage their local users across digital platforms.

• This position is based in our Philadelphia Pennsylvania newsroom.

Big picture view

Reporting to the Regional Digital Content Director the Regional Digital Content Creator will be hyperfocused on quickly writing producing and efficiently sharing compelling easytoconsume stories and information with digital and social users across the New York Philadelphia and Washington DC markets coordinating with local teams in the process.

Does this sound like you

Youre a journalist whos smart fast on your feet teamoriented and full of ideas. Youre an expert in digital social media and streaming platforms and you devour news on your phone and smart TV every day. You know a big story when you hear/read/watch it. Youre obsessed with quality and creating the best possible experience for your audience. You love a fastpaced challenging environment and crave the chance to learn and try new things. You have nativelevel familiarity of NYC Philly and DC. You can coordinate with different contributors across multiple states. Crystalclear communication is your superpower especially in the most urgent breaking newsfilled situations. You thrive in a competitive fearless culture of creativity and expertise. Most of all you want to win big East Coaststyle. Every. Single. Day.

Responsibilities

Write and produce compelling consumerfocused content related to news events and topics relevant to users across the Northeast region including but not limited to articles videos live streaming photos/graphics breaking news and social media elements. Work closely with local teams in New York Philadelphia and Washington supporting their mission to engage their communities and build brand loyalty. Optimize content for search engine optimization (SEO) while constantly prioritizing the consumer experience. Reach and engage stations social users on Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTube and beyond. Serve as additional digital resource for local digital creators filling gaps in coverage or providing backup during major local coverage. Work closely with local newsroom teams to ensure speed and accuracy of content. Participate in local editorial meetings as required. Collaborate with Group Content Team and other FTS markets to distribute highinterest stories at scale. Follow group standards. Monitor realtime analytics. Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience developing optimizing and publishing content including news on digital and social platforms. BA/BS degree is a plus preferably in journalism communications or related field with emphasis on digital publishing. Excellent writer and storyteller. Superior news judgement. Impeccable writing and copyediting skills. Familiarity with the New York Philadelphia and Washington DC markets is a strong plus. Overwhelming attention to detail. Thrive under deadline pressure. Stellar communication skills both written and verbal. Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. Social media expert. Proficient in content management systems search engine optimization (SEO) video publishing live streaming and digital analytics tools. Video and photo editing experience (Adobe products a plus).

Whats next

The person were looking for is a digital contentcreating rock star who lives and breathes breaking news and telling the biggest stories across all digital platforms. If thats you get in our inbox now!

About FTS Digital: FOX Television Stations (FTS) Digital the digital arm of one of the nations largest owned & operated TV station groups is committed to being the digital leader in Live News and Sports. We invest in the very best people technology and ideas and were here to drive transformation of traditional media to exciting heights. Were looking for creative innovative leaders who are passionate about digital and crave a challenge. Were all in. Are you Lets go!

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a of a reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures providing documents in an alternate format using a sign language interpreter or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to or call(212) or visit our readily accessible office located at 330 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19106 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements the pay rate/range for this role with final offer amount dependent on education skills experience and location is $90000..00 annually. 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.