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Freelance Producer/News Editor

New York, NY · On-site

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CherryRoad Tech Inc

Editor

Redwood Falls, MN · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

The news Editor oversees daily newsroom operations, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and ... news coverage for print and online platforms. * Assign stories to reporters and freelancers ...

Bionews, Inc.

IgAN News Columnist

Pensacola, FL · On-site +1

... our freelance staff of caregiver columnists on IgAN News, launching in September. A Bionews ... All columns are reviewed with a critical eye by professional editors who will work with columnists ...

Bionews, Inc.

Porphyria News Columnist

Pensacola, FL · On-site +1

... freelance staff of caregiver columnists on Porphyria News. A Bionews columnist is a patient or ... All columns are reviewed with a critical eye by professional editors who will work with columnists ...

Bionews, Inc.

IgAN News Columnist

Pensacola, FL · On-site

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Bionews, Inc.

Porphyria News Columnist

Pensacola, FL · On-site

... freelance staff of caregiver columnists on Porphyria News . A Bionews columnist is a patient or ... All columns are reviewed with a critical eye by professional editors who will work with columnists ...

Screen Rant

Movie and TV News Contributor

This is a paid freelance remote position. ScreenRant is the #1 entertainment website and publishes ... This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing ...

FairWealth

News Assignment Editor

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

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FairWealth

News Assignment Editor

Farmington, UT · On-site

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Fox

Freelance Assignment Editor

New York, NY · On-site

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX ... The Freelance Assignment Editor will work closely with field producers and line producers, as well ...

Fox

Freelance Assignment Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX ... The Freelance Assignment Editor works with a team of people to help coordinate daily news coverage ...

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Freelance Producer/News Editor

New York, NY • On-site

FOX News Network, LLC
Technology, Communication and Media • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about FOX News Network, LLCexternal

Part-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Fox News rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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
We have an exciting opportunity for a freelance Producer/News Editor for our network radio news operations (terrestrial and Fox News Headlines 24/7 - Channel 115 on SiriusXM Radio). As the Producer/News Editor you are our editorial leader, working with news anchors to craft the content and structure of a 24/7 news operation. This is fast moving news environment! Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven newsroom allows you to deliver top quality rundowns/segments/newscasts. 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, overnights - plus opportunities to fill in during weekday shifts.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Format, program, coordinate, and produce a live news program
  • Produce segments/rundowns and reporter hits
  • Manage and keep clear communication with Reporters, Editors, Assignment desk and Anchors
  • Keep newscast updated by working on developing stories as day progresses
  • Handle staffing issues when managers are not present
  • Check segments and newscasts for editorial accuracy/updates

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  • Experience editing all-news radio or producing live breaking news in a television control room
  • Highly skilled in writing and copy editing
  • Ability to handle breaking News situations
  • Strong editorial judgment is a must
  • Ability to interact with high profile talent
  • A positive attitude and great communication skills
  • Ability to work well with a team environment
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment
  • Knowledge of iNews, ENCO and Adobe Audition (Cool-Edit) a major plus

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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 $28.00-37.50 per hour.

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