News Content Creator

Job Description

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the US 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 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

WFLD FOX 32 Chicago is expanding its team with a News Content Creator role. This digital-savvy professional will work directly with the Director of Digital Content, focusing on creating impactful stories during the weekdays and taking on Assignment Editor responsibilities over the weekends.

Is this the role for you? Are you a sharp, dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced news environment? Do you have an exceptional grasp of digital and social media platforms? If you have a penchant for detail, a passion for storytelling, and the drive to make every day a win, we want you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitor social media and websites (Reddit/Nextdoor) for news and information trends
• Respond to and distribute incoming press releases and news stories
• Maintain relationships with sports teams and community partners
• Maintain relationships and contacts with key contributors including PIOs and experts in industry and government
• Conduct and transcribe interviews to put into News Content flow
• Write wire copy
• Ability to contribute to CMS
• Enterprise story ideas and conduct research for all WFLD platforms.

What You'll Need:
• BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, or a closely related field that focuses on digital publishing.
• At least 3 years of content development experience on digital/social media platforms is highly preferred.
• A record of exceptional writing, storytelling, and the ability to identify and judge news importance.
• An eagle-eyed copy editor with stringent attention to detail.
• Comfortable under deadline pressure and possess outstanding communication skills.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in CMS, video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytics tools.
• Experience in video and photo editing, especially with Adobe products, is a significant plus.

This position is a perfect match for a proactive news junkie with a relentless drive to achieve goals and exceed them. If that sounds like you, then your dream team is ready to welcome you aboard.

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.

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