Freelance Sports Reporter, Fox News Radio
Job Number: R50023460
Brand: Fox News Media
Job Type: Editorial, Production
Location Type: Onsite
Experience Level: Experienced Hires
Location: New York, New York
Job Posting Date: September 18, 2023
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News MediaFOX 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
We are looking for a Freelance Sports Reporter to join Fox News Audio. In this position, you will write, produce, and voice several reports an hour for our SiriusXM satellite channel, Fox News Headlines 24/7. As the Freelance Sports Reporter, you will report on and cover scores, stories, live events, and breaking news to a national audience. The Freelance Sports Reporter will also file reports for our terrestrial network newscasts and affiliate partner stations. This is a fast-moving environment! Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven newsroom allows you to deliver top-quality sports reports. You excel at multi-tasking and pay close attention to details. Your writing and editing skills are excellent and your editorial judgment is first-rate.
Shifts: Weekend mornings, afternoons, – plus opportunities to fill in during weekday shifts.
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A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Cover breaking sports news, events, stories and scores
Provide live reports on air for multiple audio departments, as well as produce taped content for off-hours
Manage and keep clear communication with Editors, Assignment desk and Anchors
Present all stories, original, breaking, and aggregated, in an accessible, consistent, and compelling style.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
5+ years of national or major market experience covering sports, news is a plus
Ability to provide a clear and crisp writing style, while maintaining a casual delivery
Must have a firm knowledge base of sports and have the desire to quickly and accurately present the sports news of the day to a large listening audience
Ability to work under deadlines/pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment is crucial
Audio editing proficiency (Adobe Audition, Cool-Edit, etc.)
Solid news judgment and a passion for accuracy
Excellent writing, producing and communication skills
Collaborate closely with editors and fellow reporters
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
Knowledge of iNews, Dalet
Bachelor’s degree
Prior experience as a News Anchor
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