Freelance Assignment Editor Job at Fox Corporation, New York, NY

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  • Fox Corporation
  • New York, NY

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News is looking for a highly motivated, proactive, Freelance Assignment Editor to join our Assignment Desk at our headquarters in New York City. We are looking for individuals with strong news judgment who will be required to handle multiple breaking news stories in our fast-paced network newsroom environment. The Freelance Assignment Editor will work closely with field producers and line producers, as well as other Fox News units, to integrate coverage throughout all Fox News platforms.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build strong relationships with Assignment Desks at Fox affiliates and other news service partners

  • Communicate with officials and sources for editorial information

  • Monitor both traditional & social media for breaking news stories

  • Identify news videos and soundbites for breaking news stories

  • Source and clear new media material from various online sources, including social media sites and aggregator sites

  • Find breaking news stories and identify where to get the latest editorial information

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • A Bachelor’s degree and or relevant work experience of network or major media market newsgathering experience

  • Strong editorial judgment

  • A passion for current and breaking events

  • Familiarity with iNews

  • Understanding of tapeless workflow in a newsroom

  • Knowledge of and experience covering national and regional interest breaking news stories, and coordination of field teams

  • Someone who loves problem-solving

  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overnights

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Job Tags

Work experience placement, Freelance, Flexible hours, Night shift

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