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Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

*JOB DESCRIPTION *

Fox News Digital is looking for a full-time SEO Production Assistant to join the team! You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that writes, produces, and optimizes news content to drive organic traffic for FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. You will need to be a fast, accurate writer and researcher with a broad range of interests: from politics and business to entertainment and lifestyle to US and world affairs. If you want to write multiple stories a day and want to become experienced in news SEO, this could be your dream job.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, write, and produce multiple assigned short to long-form articles a day in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Perform keyword and topic research using SEO tools and software (Google Trends)

• Select and add multimedia features to articles (video, images, slideshows)

• Adhere to detailed article templates and word counts

• Produce compelling photo montages and illustrations

• Incorporate edits from supervisors

• Assist management in data tracking, reporting and analysis

• Pitch top search trends of the day using Google Trends, Trisolute and other SEO tools

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A track record of great writing, preferably involving reporting and research (clips/portfolio expected)

• 1 year working in a news environment

• Ability to work under deadline pressures

• A wide range of interests and deep knowledge of news and pop culture

• Knowledge of SEO

• Experience working in a CMS (WordPress preferred)

• Photoshop, and Illustrator experience

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

• Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays

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.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $20.00-25.00 per hour for Washington, D.C. 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.
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