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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox SportsFOX 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 DESCRIPTIONFOX Sports Digital is looking for a Freelance Football Editor/Writer to join our team. You love breaking news and trending topics, possess strong knowledge of the NFL, College Football and Basketball, MLB, and the UFL, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are versatile and able to assign, write, and edit several stories cleanly and efficiently on a daily basis. You have strong news judgment and understand the teams and stars that matter most to the FOX Sports audience during football season. And you are passionate about working with and developing young talent.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cover breaking news events, write quickly and accurately on a tight deadline, surrounding the football schedule and calendar
- Write and edit live blogs for the NFL, CFB, and UFL
- Write stories around FOX shows, podcasts, and other digital shows
- Identify, pitch, and write stories around NFL trending topics, both quick-turn and long-form
- Run the newsdesk, assigning and editing stories
- Collaborate closely with fellow NFL and CFB editors and writers, as well as members of social, programming, video, and podcasts.
- Passionate about creating an experience for fans that engages and promotes their desire to remain within FOX Sports’ O&O products
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Strong writing, organization, and copy editing
- Knowledge in Adobe, Photoshop, and Microsoft Suite
- Knowledge of the NFL, College Football and Basketball, MLB, and the UFL
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
- Bachelor's degree
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 $30.00-36.54 per hour.Fox Corporation Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90067
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