Job Responsibilities : Freelance Ticker Copy Editor
Salary : 25 per Hour
Company : Fox Corporation
Location : Remote US
Fox Sports
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks digital and mobile programming broadband platforms multiple web sites joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1 FS2 FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports’ digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content instant scores stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Additionally FOX Sports and social broadcasting platform Caffeine jointly own Caffeine Studios which creates exclusive eSports sports and live entertainment content. Also included in FOX Sports’ portfolio are FOX’s interests in joint-venture business Big Ten Network as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.
- Newsgathering fact-checking headline writing and copy editing under intense minute-by-minute deadline conditions
- Monitoring the sports calendar and live events so that the Ticker always presents timely news scores and relevant information to viewers
- Ensuring all content in the Ticker is well-researched logically structured grammatically correct and follows the department’s editorial style
- Checking headlines and text before publishing for any potential legal issues such as libelous statements or breach of copyright
- Writing and enabling alerts for breaking news network programming changes and other significant sports updates
- Manage and schedule promotional graphics to appear in the Ticker at designated times throughout the day and week
- 2-4 years of editorial experience required preferably in the online or TV medium
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills
- Familiar working with Content Management Systems (CMS) and online publishing tools
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook)
- Must be well-versed using social media internet and other internal sources (i.e. AP sports wire) for newsgathering and research purposes
- Strong critical thinking news judgment decision-making planning detail orientation and a sense of urgency are essential
- Proven sports knowledge
- Must be willing to work nights weekends and holidays as needed
- BS/BA in Journalism Communications English or other related degree strongly preferred
- Candidates living in the greater Los Angeles area are preferred but remote candidates will be considered
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