OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Sports

FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Sports Digital is looking for a Freelance Night and Weekend Editor to join our editorial team. If you love breaking news and trending topics, possess strong sports knowledge, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then this role is for you. We are looking for someone versatile, able to assign, write, and edit several stories cleanly and efficiently daily. The Freelance Night and Weekend Editor should have strong news judgment while also understanding the sports, teams, and stars that matter most to the FOX Sports audience. You should be passionate about working with and developing young talent.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

Covering breaking news events, writing quickly and accurately on a tight deadlineWriting and editing live blogs across multiple sports, including the NFL, college football, MLB, and soccerWriting stories around FOX and FS1 shows, podcasts, and other digital showsIdentifying, pitching, and writing stories around trending topics, both quick-turn and long-formRunning the news desk, assigning and editing storiesCollaborating closely with fellow editors and writers, as well as members of social, programming, video, podcast and FS1 teamsPassionate about creating an experience for fans that engages and promotes their desire to remain within FOX Sports’ O&O products

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

3+ years of experience covering sports in a newsroom environmentstrong interest in and knowledge of sports across verticalsstrong interest and knowledge of FOX Sports properties, shows and on-air talentStrong knowledge of AP style, and a clear and crisp writing styleAbility to work quickly and cleanly under the pressure of a deadline-driven environmentAbility to be flexible and work holidays as needed

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experienceCopyediting training/experience

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.

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 $26.92-31.97 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $22.25-26.50 per hour for all other US locations.