Freelance Editor/Writer - Newsdesk
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 Football Editor/Writer to join our team. You love breaking news and trending topics, possess strong knowledge of the NFL, College Football, 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 while also understanding 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
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
- Bachelors degree
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