FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOX News podcasts and the direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service FOX Nation. A top five-cable network, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for more than 18 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks as the number one business channel on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News’ Brain Room is looking for a skilled Information Specialist with a passion for politics, research, and current events to join our team. You will work closely with key members of the organization to research, analyze and break down newsworthy topics. You will also provide well-sourced, detailed information that confirms facts, adds context, and informs our national audience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Retrieve, analyze and produce detailed research on newsworthy topics

• Produce briefing books and political backgrounders that will be distributed throughout the organization

• Provide information for special projects and planned events like Congressional hearings, elections, and topical town halls

• Proactively provide compelling information for Fox facts, tweets and story pitches

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree would be a plus

• 3+ years of experience in a research role and/or strong internships in a professional live news environment

• Knowledge of Boolean operators and databases including but not limited to LexisNexis, Factiva, and Accurint

• Strong writing skills and the ability to write in a clear and concise format

• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including regular weekend hours, early mornings or evenings, and holidays

• Ability to juggle multiple assignments under tight deadlines and extreme pressure

• A passion for politics, government, and the news

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  Information Resources Specialist I

  State of Delaware

   

   

  Dover, DE 19901

  Essential Functions

  Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Examines, identifies, arranges and classifies books/documents/electronic tapes/media/publications/records according to a pre-determined classification system.
  • Develops item descriptions noting content, format/media, arrangement and relation to provenance/origin.
  • Assists patrons/researchers by explaining the facility’s resources, gathering available information/materials and demonstrating equipment operation.
  • Applies conservation and preservation techniques to aged or damaged books/ documents/electronic tapes/records by unfolding, cleaning, repairing tears, removing tape, placing in acid free containers, filming, refilming, media/technological migration.
  • Attends workshops, conferences and seminars to receive training related to the identification, care and maintenance of books/documents/records held by public agencies and accessible to the general public.

  Job Requirements

  JOB REQUIREMENTS for Information Resources Specialist I
  Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

   

  • Knowledge of research which includes systematic study to discover or establish facts.
  • Knowledge of archives, records management or library services.

  Selection Process

  The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

  Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.

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  Public Information Specialist II

   

  Sacramento, CA

  Salary

  $89,433 a year

  Introduction

  The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is looking for someone who knows the ins and outs of working with local and national media and has a bedrock of experience in old-school traditional media relations as well as social media. You need to know your way around a communications plan as well as have demonstrated experience working with reporters.

   

  Strong writing skills are a must.

  This position will be responsible for:

  • Serving as media point of contact and SMUD spokesperson under the guidance of Communications Department management, handling media requests for information, including interruptions of service, outages and other challenging situations.
  • Monitoring and participating on SMUD’s social media channels, including addressing customer issues promptly.
  • Implementing policies and procedures related to local, national and industry print, broadcast, online and social media, and evaluate and recommend changes to increase communications effectiveness.
  • Researching, writing and producing media advisories, fact sheets and communication plans that inform internal and external audiences of SMUD services, programs, policies, issues and positions.
  • Leading or participating in internal and external projects.
  • Serving in a lead role on routine and sensitive communication projects by assigning work to other staff; reviewing, editing and compiling work; controlling costs through effective management of resources; and ensuring project objectives are met.

  This position has a particular