Fox

Digital Editorial Lead

Washington, District of Columbia, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$137kDetected 30 days ago

SEOVideo ProductionLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network.
In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.
These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.

Set the Editorial Standard. Own editorial decisions across web, apps, social, streaming, CTV, and FOX LOCAL. Guide story selection, framing headlines, SEO, and audience strategy.
Lead and Grow the Team. Manage, coach, and develop Digital Content Creators. Foster a culture of speed, accuracy, accountability, and continuous growth.
Command the Multi-Platform Video Funnel. Oversee social video strategy across TikTok, Meta, YouTube Shorts, and emerging platforms to drive audience growth and connect viewers to live and long-form content.
Champion the FOX LOCAL Experience. Help shape and optimize content for FOX LOCAL. Monitor audience behavior and performance metrics to improve engagement and strengthen loyalty.
Synthesize Data & Help Drive Audience Growth. Use audience, search, engagement, and platform data to identify opportunities, inform editorial decisions, and grow reach and engagement.
Build AI Workflows. Implement AI-powered tools and processes that improve efficiency and create more capacity for impactful journalism.
Other Duties. Perform other duties as assigned.
Own editorial decisions across web, apps, social, streaming, CTV, and FOX LOCAL.
Digital Editorial Lead (Regular Full-Time)
Reporting to the VP/News & Content, the Digital Editorial Lead owns the editorial standard for quality, strategy, and performance.

5+ years of digital content experience publishing original content & news for digital and social platforms, with at least 2 years leading teams in a mid-to-large market.
Ability to make and communicate fast, sound editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
Expertise in social, streaming, CMS platforms, video publishing, and analytics tools.
Knowledge of the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia communities.
Experience with photo and video editing, particularly Adobe products.

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field with an emphasis on digital publishing preferred.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $130,000.00-137,000.00 annually.

Comprehensive Package: Excellent health benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and 401k with company match.
Lifestyle Perks: Work in a vibrant urban environment surrounded by DC's best dining, shopping, and iconic sports culture.
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.
FOX 5 DC is seeking a Digital Editorial Lead to drive the editorial vision for digital, social, streaming, and connected TV coverage across the DMV.
Access to the onsite fitness center.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $130,000.00-137,000.00 annually.

What We're Looking For
We're looking for a proven newsroom leader with strong editorial judgment, digital expertise, and a passion for winning in a fast-paced, 24/7 news environment.

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