Managing Editor, Weekends Remote

Fox News Media

Remote Oregon

United States

Customer Service / Call Center
(No Timezone Provided)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Digital is looking for a Managing Editor, Weekends to join our team in leading our news coverage across FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com, primarily through the weekends. We're looking for someone who has a proven track record in news media at a major media outlet in Digital or TV. You are comfortable leading news coverage in a fast-paced newsroom with the skills to handle both the breaking day-to-day news as well as long-term coverage planning with ease. You have overseen a large team of reporters & editors and are an excellent editor who is willing to jump in and edit when needed.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee news coverage for FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com on a key Thursday-Sunday shift, ensuring all stories are produced efficiently on deadline with extreme accuracy in all reporting

  • Manage a team of Reporters & Editors and their assignment/pitch processes across all local, national and international news verticals

  • Work and collaborate closely with the Editor in Chief and other Managing Editors on content coverage and Editorial planning

  • Handle all weekend content production and planning and assist with our Feature stories that can be utilized for coverage throughout the weekend

  • WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • At least 7 years of experience in Digital or TV Media covering a wide range of local, national, international stories

  • At least 5 years of managerial experience overseeing a team of Reporters & Editors

  • Prior experience as Managing Editor or Editor in Chief in a major newsroom

  • Experience using content management systems and social media tools

  • Familiarity with AP style, strong knowledge of current events and politics

  • Adept at managing a large team and keeping editors and reporters engaged and productive on tight deadlines

  • Proven organizational ability to ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed, and a smooth handover is made to next shift

  • Possess an “on-call” mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions

  • Excellent track record of achieving results related to growth

  • NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  • Managing Editor, Weekends Remote

    Fox News Media

    Remote Oregon

    United States

    Customer Service / Call Center

    (No Timezone Provided)

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Fox News Digital is looking for a Managing Editor, Weekends to join our team in leading our news coverage across FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com, primarily through the weekends. We're looking for someone who has a proven track record in news media at a major media outlet in Digital or TV. You are comfortable leading news coverage in a fast-paced newsroom with the skills to handle both the breaking day-to-day news as well as long-term coverage planning with ease. You have overseen a large team of reporters & editors and are an excellent editor who is willing to jump in and edit when needed.

    A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee news coverage for FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com on a key Thursday-Sunday shift, ensuring all stories are produced efficiently on deadline with extreme accuracy in all reporting

  • Manage a team of Reporters & Editors and their assignment/pitch processes across all local, national and international news verticals

  • Work and collaborate closely with the Editor in Chief and other Managing Editors on content coverage and Editorial planning

  • Handle all weekend content production and planning and assist with our Feature stories that can be utilized for coverage throughout the weekend

  • WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • At least 7 years of experience in Digital or TV Media covering a wide range of local, national, international stories

  • At least 5 years of managerial experience overseeing a team of Reporters & Editors

  • Prior experience as Managing Editor or Editor in Chief in a major newsroom

  • Experience using content management systems and social media tools

  • Familiarity with AP style, strong knowledge of current events and politics

  • Adept at managing a large team and keeping editors and reporters engaged and productive on tight deadlines

  • Proven organizational ability to ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed, and a smooth handover is made to next shift

  • Possess an “on-call” mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions

  • Excellent track record of achieving results related to growth

  • NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience