Freelance Ticker Copy Editor
Fox Corporation • USA - CA - Remote, CA2d • $21 - $35 • Hybrid
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Freelance Ticker Copy Editor
Fox Corporation•USA - CA - Remote, CA
•$21 - $35•Hybrid
About The Position
FOX Sports is seeking a Freelance Ticker Copy Editor to write and edit headlines and update content for FS1, FS2, and FOX Broadcasting Company (FBC). The role involves monitoring daily scores and news across the sports landscape to produce alerts, results, and game-related information for the network’s Tickers. Candidates need a deep interest in all sports, broad knowledge for news judgment, and the ability to prioritize deadlines. The successful employee will make sound decisions quickly, be meticulous copy editors, and fact-checkers. This is a temporary position for 2-3 months. Candidates in the greater Los Angeles area are preferred, but remote candidates will be considered.
Requirements
- 2+ years of editorial experience, preferably in the online or TV medium
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
- Familiar with working with Content Management Systems (CMS) and online publishing tools
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Strong critical thinking, news judgment, decision-making, planning, detail orientation, and a sense of urgency
- Well-versed in using social media, the internet, and other internal sources (i.e., AP sports wire) for newsgathering and research purposes
- Proven sports knowledge, including a deep understanding of sports beyond the four pro major sports leagues
- Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Nice To Haves
- BS/BA in Journalism, Communications, English, or other related degree
Responsibilities
- Newsgathering, fact-checking, headline writing, and copy editing under intense minute-by-minute deadline conditions
- Monitor the sports calendar and live events so that the Ticker always presents timely news, scores, and relevant information to viewers
- Ensure all content in the Ticker is well-researched, logically structured, grammatically correct, and follows the department’s editorial style
- Check headlines and text before publishing for any potential legal issues, such as libelous statements or breach of copyright
- Write and enable 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
Benefits
- Pay rate/range of $25.00-35.00 per hour for high cost labor markets such as New York City and Los Angeles
- Pay rate/range of $20.75-29.00 per hour for all other US locations
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Career Level
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Education Level
Associate degree
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