Freelance Assignment Editor
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Fox Corporation
NY
Summary
The editor coordinates international news coverage by arranging live video shots and satellite transmissions with overseas staff. They are responsible for preparing the daily Foreign Rundown and overseeing the editing of foreign news packages.
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
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Build strong relationships with Assignment Desks at Fox affiliates and other news service partners
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Communicate with officials and sources for editorial information
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Monitor both traditional & social media for breaking news stories
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Identify news videos and soundbites for breaking news stories
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Source and clear new media material from various online sources, including social media sites and aggregator sites
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Find breaking news stories and identify where to get the latest editorial information
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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A Bachelor’s degree and or relevant work experience of network or major media market newsgathering experience
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Strong editorial judgment
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A passion for current and breaking events
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Familiarity with iNews
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Understanding of tapeless workflow in a newsroom
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Knowledge of and experience covering national and regional interest breaking news stories, and coordination of field teams
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Someone who loves problem-solving
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Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overnights
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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 $30.00-40.00 per hour.
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in nine of the top ten largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce nearly 1,000 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Media Production
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in nine of the top ten largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce nearly 1,000 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Media Production
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
