Freelance Topics/Trending Writer/Editor Job at Fox Corporation, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Fox Corporation
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox 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 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 Topics/Trending Writer/Editor to join our editorial team. You love breaking news and trending topics, possess strong sports knowledge, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are versatile, able to assign, write and edit several stories cleanly and efficiently on a daily basis. You have strong news judgment while also understanding the sports, teams and stars that matter most to the FOX Sports audience.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Covering breaking news events, writing quickly and accurately on a tight deadline
  • Writing and editing live blogs across multiple sports, including the NFL, college football, MLB, and soccer
  • Writing stories around FOX and FS1 shows, podcasts, and other digital shows
  • Identifying, pitching, and writing stories around trending topics, both quick-turn and long-form
  • Running the news desk and editing stories
  • Collaborating closely with fellow editors and writers, as well as members of social, programming, video, podcast and FS1 teams

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • 3+ years of experience covering sports in a newsroom environment
  • Strong interest in and knowledge of sports across verticals
  • Strong interest and knowledge of FOX Sports properties, shows and on-air talent
  • Strong knowledge of AP style, and a clear and crisp writing style
  • Ability to work quickly and cleanly under the pressure of a deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to be flexible and work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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