Recruiter, News and Editorial - Contract Job at Fox News Media in New York

Recruiter, News and Editorial - Contract

Fox News Media is looking for a Contract Recruiter to join our talent team and support hiring across our dynamic News organization, with a focus on broadcast media, digital and editorial roles. This recruiter will be instrumental in identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent for key positions such as Production Assistants (PAs), Producers, and Editorial staff. This role requires a recruiter who understands the fast-paced nature of the news cycle, has a strong grasp of the broadcast landscape, and can effectively partner with both hiring managers and candidates to ensure a seamless hiring experience.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for high-impact roles in the news and broadcast space, including PAs, Producers, Executive Producers, Writers, and other editorial staff
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop effective sourcing strategies
• Source, engage, and assess candidates with strong backgrounds in News, Digital and Broadcast Media
• Drive a streamlined and high-touch experience for all candidates throughout the process
• Maintain accurate documentation, pipelines, and reporting using Workday and other sourcing tools
• Provide thoughtful and strategic counsel to hiring managers on market dynamics, talent availability, and competitive compensation

What you will need

• 3–5+ years of experience in recruitment, with a strong emphasis on hiring for news, media, and editorial roles
• Experience with Workday ATS
• Prior experience hiring for roles in broadcast journalism, including PAs, field producers, line producers, editorial leadership, etc
• Comfortable in a deadline-driven, fast-moving environment that demands adaptability and urgency
• Strong command of recruiting systems and workflows, particularly Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple reqs, and thrive in a fast-moving environment
• Exceptional communication skills, stakeholder management, and attention to detail

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution