Digital Production Assistant – Breaking/Trending News

About the role

Fox News Digital is seeking a full‑time Digital Production Assistant to support breaking and trending news coverage on FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. You will help produce, edit, and publish multimedia content in a fast‑paced newsroom environment.

Key responsibilities

• Produce multiple multimedia articles and news wires daily under tight deadlines.
• Obtain, shoot, and edit video, photo, and other visual assets.
• Conduct background research on individuals and topics for breaking news.
• Support high‑profile breaking news stories through digital stories, live blogs, and online quizzes.
• Reach out to external sources via phone and social media to verify information and gather content.
• Act as a point of contact for reporters, writers, and editors to meet multimedia production needs.
• Apply detailed SEO requirements and incorporate editorial edits.
• Manage multiple assignments across a wide range of topics.

Required profile

• Strong writing background, preferably with reporting and research experience.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced news environment.
• Proactive attitude, anticipating the needs of writers, reporters, and editors.
• Willingness to work weekends and some holidays; optional travel for breaking news.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to learn new tools and skills.

Required skills

• Experience with SEO.
• Familiarity with a content management system, preferably WordPress.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop.