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 Digital is looking for a Freelance Video and Copy Editor to join our team. You are well-versed in media, politics, and pop culture and have a clear understanding of the Fox brand and audience. You are a strong editor and a clear, concise communicator.

**This will be a one-year-long project.**

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Approve video and copy for Fox News and Fox Business content posted digitally
Communicate with other departments as needed
Proven organizational ability to ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed, and smooth handover is made to the next shift

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in news, TV, or daily video
Knowledge of and passion for news, media, and pop culture
Experience with digital analytics to monitor and build traffic
Familiarity with AP style, strong knowledge of current events and politics
Strong SEO skills
Strong communication skills
A self-starter with strong news judgment for a digital audience
Ability to pivot between breaking news stories and in-depth projects with longer deadlines
Ability/flexibility to work mornings, evenings, or weekends as required due to the demands of the breaking news industry.
Experience using content management systems and video editing systems preferred

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 $31.25-37.26 per hour.

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