Date Posted:
May 13, 2026
Position Title:
Digital Content Creator
Office/Company:
FOX Television Stations
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06532
Reports To:
Location:
Bethesda, MD
Contact:
Salary:
$90,000.00–$94,400.00 annually
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
FOX 5 DC / FOX 5 Plus is seeking a fast, detail-oriented, and highly dependable Digital Content Creator to join our industry-leading newsroom.Own Digital Execution: Act as the newsroom's digital quarterback—publishing and managing content as it develops in real time across FOX 5's website, apps, social platforms, and YouTube in coordination with the Northeast Regional Digital Content Team.Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred. Minimum three (3) years of experience producing and publishing digital news content.
Responsibilities:
• Own Digital Execution: Act as the newsroom's digital quarterback—publishing and managing content as it develops in real time across FOX 5's website, apps, social platforms, and YouTube in coordination with the Northeast Regional Digital Content Team.
• Write & Produce with Urgency: Create clear, accurate, and engaging content—including articles, video clips, live streams, social elements, and push alerts—with a focus on being first (and best) to publish during breaking news, big stories, and weather events.
• Command the Stream: Manage live streams and VOD distribution for FOX LOCAL and social platforms, ensuring a seamless "lean-back" experience for our CTV audience.
• Coordinate in Real Time: Work closely with newsroom staff, assignment desk, producers, regional team, and field crews to ensure speed, accuracy, and consistency across platforms.
• Distribute Across Platforms: Adapt and optimize content for web, mobile, social media, and streaming audiences.
• Monitor & Respond: Aggressively track wires, social feeds, and scanners to identify developing stories and initiate coverage immediately.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience producing and publishing digital news content.
• Experience in a medium-to-large market newsroom preferred.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer; applicants welcomed from diverse backgrounds.
