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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations
Fox Television Stations is one of the nation’s largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of U.S. television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.
JOB DESCRIPTION
WTTG/WDCA – Digital Content Creator (Regular Full-Time)
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is looking for an analytical minded and highly-creative digital content creator to join our #1 digital and news team. Reporting to the Digital Content Manager, the Digital Content Creator will be laser-focused on telling stories that matter most to digital and social users - and doing it better than anyone else.
Does this sound like you? You are smart, fast on your feet, team-oriented and full of energy. You are an expert in digital and social media platforms. You know a big story when you hear it. You are obsessed with details. Nothing gets past you. You have a zero-tolerance policy for grammatical errors. You could copy edit in your sleep (but you will not — we promise). You love a fast-paced, challenging environment and crave the chance to learn new things. You have goals, which you strive to meet and exceed (all of them). You thrive in a competitive, fearless culture of creativity and expertise. What you do matters, and you are out to make a difference. Most of all, you want to win. Every. Single. Day.
Job Highlights: The digital content creator is a fully contributing member of the digital and news team. This role requires the ability to conceptualize and produce high-profile, creative, and engaging material for use across the station’s digital platforms, including text stories, photos, videos (live video and VOD) - and more. They are responsible for creating compelling, visually-focused content related to news, events, and topics relevant to readers across the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) and beyond. They will monitor satellite/remote feeds for breaking news events and perform light video editing for digital. They will also facilitate the editorial gathering of local news and breaking news stories, gleaning information from various sources and contacts and reproducing material into strong compelling digital content. They will work closely with digital content team and other FOX Television Stations markets to share information. The digital content creator will interact effectively and professionally with newsroom staff, production and technical crews, and management. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: This position requires exceptional written, verbal, digital media skills, and solid news judgment. Must have journalistic integrity and an understanding of print and broadcast newsroom standards and AP style. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of CMS (Content Management Systems) such as WordPress with a solid understanding of web standards, design, and usability. Excellent writing, editing, troubleshooting, copy editing, and web production skills required. Candidates must have experience writing digital stories, sending breaking push alerts, live streaming, and editing photos, graphics and videos. Must be comfortable and experienced using various tools to make informed editorial decisions. High standard of quality and attention to detail. Must be self-motivated, deadline driven, and able to perform well in a fast-paced environment. Ability to take direction, think critically under pressure, and work professionally as part of a cohesive team, and individually, within specific time constraints. Optimistic attitude, good judgment, and excellent communication skills. A positive and influential newsroom citizen. Friendly, respectful and collaborative. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours – early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Qualifications: Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred. Prior newsroom and digital media experience required. Three (3) years’ experience developing, editing, and publishing news content on digital and social platforms. Two to three (2-3) years' experience in a medium to major broadcast market. Proficient in content management systems, SEO, photo and video publishing, live streaming, and digital analytical tools. Excellent writer and storyteller with flawless copy-editing skills. Experience publishing content on digital and social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art studios and facilities in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. FOX offers excellent benefits, 401k with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our studios air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. Fox 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, high-end boutiques, outdoor markets and so much more! The Bethesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations. Learn more about our team:
https://bit.ly/fox5rocks
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.
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