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Freelance Developmental Editing Jobs in Washington

The Freelance Assignment Editor works with a team of people to help coordinate daily news coverage ... major developments network-wide * Identify relevant news videos and soundbites for breaking news ...

Senior Editor, Books

Washington, DC · On-site

$76 - $87/hr

... freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers; serving as liaison with authors and volume ... Provides editorial and project management support for the development, editing, and production of ...

Reporter/Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$70 - $110/hr

... developments and U.S. engagement in the region. * Conducts on-the-record interviews with regional ... Preferred Qualifications * Ø Experience commissioning, editing, and managing freelance writers and ...

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... developments. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We seek a talented and versatile Freelance Multimedia ... Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and error-free copy.

... developments. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We seek a talented and versatile Freelance Multimedia ... Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and error-free copy.

Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$73K - $92K/yr

Looks for inconsistencies of thought, development, or organization. Confers with authors and ... Incumbent independently performs complex editing and writing tasks. Under general direction ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Developmental Editing vs Freelance Copy Editing?

AspectFreelance Developmental EditingFreelance Copy Editing
CredentialsTypically requires editing experience, strong language skills, and sometimes a background in writing or literatureRequires editing skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with grammar and style guides
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote work with authors, publishers, or writing agenciesIndependent, remote work focusing on refining and polishing texts
Industry UsageUsed mainly in publishing, academic, and literary fieldsCommon across publishing, marketing, and corporate communications

While both roles involve editing, Freelance Developmental Editing focuses on shaping the content, structure, and overall flow of a manuscript, whereas Freelance Copy Editing concentrates on correcting grammar, punctuation, and style to improve clarity and readability.

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Freelance Assignment Editor

Fox

Washington, DC

Part-time

Posted 17 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily business and political news coverage with the FBN Assignment Desk in NYC and DC.

  • Monitor traditional and social media for breaking news stories and send out major developments network-wide.

  • Book crews for daily reporter and guest coverage, and assist in tracking and logging news events.


Job description

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 highly motivated, proactive Freelance Assignment Editor with an interest in financial and political news to join our FOX Business Assignment Desk in the Washington, DC Bureau. The Freelance Assignment Editor works with a team of people to help coordinate daily news coverage, which includes adjusting crews to cover news and responding to cover a consistent flow of events at the Capitol, White House, Treasury, Federal Reserve, and other agencies based in DC.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with the FBN Assignment Desk in NYC and DC to help coordinate daily business & political news coverage

  • Monitoring both traditional & social media for breaking news stories, and sending out major developments network-wide

  • Identify relevant news videos and soundbites for breaking news stories

  • Booking crews for daily reporter and guest coverage

  • Draft and distribute planning information to field, show, and network personnel

  • Coordinate directly with show producers, field producers, photographers, and FOX News Assignment Desk to accommodate requests for reporters

  • Assist in tracking and logging of DC news events with an emphasis on guiding employees to flag and highlight news developments

  • Reach out to agencies, government departments, and FOX personnel to gather and confirm information


WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

  • Strong editorial judgment and interest in business news

  • Familiarity with various DC government agencies

  • Ability to identify where to get the latest financial data & editorial information

  • Knowledge of and experience covering national breaking news stories and coordination of field teams

  • Attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize daily, especially in breaking news situations

  • Willingness to work late shifts, early mornings, and weekends, as needed

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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.