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FOX Sports · 6 hours ago

Freelance Editor/Writer - Newsdesk

FOX Sports is the industry leader in live events and represents a wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. They are seeking a Freelance Football Editor/Writer who is passionate about breaking news and has strong knowledge of the NFL, College Football, and UFL, to cover events and manage the newsdesk effectively.
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Responsibilities

Cover breaking news events, write quickly and accurately on a tight deadline, surrounding the football schedule and calendar
Write and edit live blogs for the NFL, CFB, and UFL
Write stories around FOX shows, podcasts, and other digital shows
Identify, pitch, and write stories around NFL trending topics, both quick-turn and long-form
Run the newsdesk, assigning and editing stories
Collaborate closely with fellow NFL and CFB editors and writers, as well as members of social, programming, video, and podcasts
Passionate about creating an experience for fans that engages and promotes their desire to remain within FOX Sports’ O&O products

Qualification

Copy editingNFLAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft SuiteOrganization

Required

Strong writing, organization, and copy editing
Knowledge in Adobe, Photoshop, and Microsoft Suite

Preferred

Bachelors degree

Company

FOX Sports

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Fox Sports Interactive Media develops media initiatives for FOX Sports and FOX Sports Net. It is a sub-organization of 21st Century Fox.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$30M
Key Investors
Government of United States of America
2017-01-01Grant· $30M

Leadership Team

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Bryan McAleer
Senior Vice President, Sports Brand Partnerships Digital/Content Studio
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Drew Panaro
Vice President Sports Brand Partnerships
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