OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
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 Media is looking for a proactive and organized individual to provide administrative support to a TV Anchor. We will rely on you as a team player who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative. Sensitivity to confidential matters is critical to this role. In addition to managing all administrative tasks, you will interact with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization. This is a great role for someone who has a desire to work and learn about the News business.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage an extremely active calendar of appointments, compose, and prepare confidential correspondence and handle financial information
Provide comprehensive editorial research for anchors as requested
Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns
Prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously and proactively, and follow through on projects to successful completion
Screen incoming calls, sort and distribute incoming mail; prepare and/or review confidential communications, correspondence, business updates, and meeting notes
Build/maintain electronic filing systems and organize large amounts of data
Manage all aspects of business travel, travel agendas, and process expense reports
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Ability to travel
1+ years of administrative and/or executive assistant experience
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Superior time management and ability to prioritize large workloads
Flexibility and ability to take direction with ease
Critical thinking, initiative, and self-motivation
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office
Positive “Can Do” attitude
Flexibility to adjust workdays to accommodate special events and other business functions
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.
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: $18.25-25.00 per hour for New York City and Westchester County, NY. 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.
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations.
We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.