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FOX News Network, LLC

Freelance Radio Anchor

New York, NY · On-site

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

Fox News is looking for a Freelance Radio Anchor to join the Fox News Audio family as on-air talent for FOX News Radio Network/FOX News Headlines 24/7 Sirius XM Channel 115. As the Freelance Radio ...

Fox

Freelance Radio Anchor

New York, NY

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

Fox News is looking for a Freelance Radio Anchor to join the Fox News Audio family as on-air talent for FOX News Radio Network/FOX News Headlines 24/7 Sirius XM Channel 115. As the Freelance Radio ...

CGI Digital

Freelance Podcast Host

Rochester, NY · On-site

Freelance Podcast Host At HelloNation, we are redefining how local stories are told. Through our AI ... Production & Media Background Experience in video production, along with a background in TV, radio ...

Fox

Freelance Producer/News Editor

New York, NY

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 ...

Paramount

Freelance Sports Producer

Fort Worth, TX

$111K - $113K/yr

Freelance Sports Producer - Fort Worth Part Time - Non-Exempt PURPOSE OF POSITION: Line produce ... Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the ...

Paramount

Freelance Sports Producer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$111K - $113K/yr

Freelance Sports Producer - Fort Worth Part Time - Non-Exempt PURPOSE OF POSITION: Line produce ... Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the ...

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Freelance Radio Anchor

Freelance Radio Anchor

FOX News Network, LLC

New York, NY • On-site

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 14 hours ago

Fox News rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 65 rated media

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
Fox News is looking for a Freelance Radio Anchor to join the Fox News Audio family as on-air talent for FOX News Radio Network/FOX News Headlines 24/7 Sirius XM Channel 115. As the Freelance Radio Anchor, you will work under tight deadlines and deliver top-notch newscasts. You have a passion for breaking news and the flexibility to work on a day's notice. Schedule varies depending on news; the candidate must be able to work flexible shifts including overnights, weekends and holidays.
Please be sure to include a link or MP3 file of your demo reel/air check to be considered for this role.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide air talent on Fox News Headlines 24/7 Sirius XM Channel 115 and Terrestrial Radio Stations Nationally across our affiliate network
  • Write for a one-hour live National Network Newscast
  • Write 5-minute and 1-minute newscasts for our Terrestrial Stations Nationally
  • Anchor long-form news coverage in breaking news situations
  • Produce news packages for affiliate network
  • Handle Live Breaking News Coverage during national newscasts

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  • 5+ years of experience as a news anchor
  • Network or Major Market experience
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Ability to write and deliver top-notch newscasts with a passion for breaking news

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 $35.00-45.00 per hour.

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