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Freelance Writer
21st Century Fox
New York, NY, United States
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News Channel
Fox News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service dedicated to delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. A top five cable network, FNC has been the most-watched news channel in the country for more than 14 years and according to a Suffolk University/USA Today poll, is the most trusted television news source in the country. Owned by 21st Century Fox, FNC is available in more than 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX News Headlines 24/7 is looking for a Freelance Writer to join the team. As a writer, you will be a crucial member of our broadcast team. You will write news for our national news network, conceptualizing, writing, compiling enterprise stories, fact checking, and building show content newscasts for FOX News Headlines 24/7. You may be the right candidate if you have the right attitude and understand the level of commitment required to be successful in this role. Your passion for national and international news is bar none!
Please note this is a shift-based role, weekend shifts. You will work some holidays and must be available off-hours in the event of major breaking news. You may be assigned the following shifts: Saturdays and Sundays 7AM to 3PM & 3PM to 11PM EST.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Write fast-paced newscasts within a 15 minute updated news wheel
• Generate creative and innovative ideas for segments and pieces
• Communicate daily story development with the fellow management team and hourly producers
• Communicate with fellow management team regarding on-air talent, reporters, and guests in the field, to ensure the newscast is properly written and accurate
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• At least 3 years proven experience in a daily breaking news environment, preferably for a news outlet covering and writing a wide range of local, national and international stories
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines, without compromising editorial standards
• Familiarity with AP style, strong knowledge of current events
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to create an environment that fosters team work
• Detail oriented nature and able to work under pressure and meet multiple daily deadlines
• Knowledge and passion for current events and politics
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize compelling stories to distributed on multiple audio platforms
• Degree in Journalism or related field 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.