Editor

Job Description

Freelance Editor
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox News Media

JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News Digital is looking for a Freelance Video and Copy Editor to join our team. You are well-versed in media, politics, and pop culture and have a clear understanding of the Fox brand and audience. You are a strong editor and a clear, concise communicator.
**This will be a one-year-long project.**
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Approve video and copy for Fox News and Fox Business content posted digitally
• Communicate with other departments as needed
• Proven organizational ability to ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed, and smooth handover is made to the next shift
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in news, TV, or daily video
• Knowledge of and passion for news, media, and pop culture
• Experience with digital analytics to monitor and build traffic
• Familiarity with AP style, strong knowledge of current events and politics
• Strong SEO skills
• Strong communication skills
• A self-starter with strong news judgment for a digital audience
• Ability to pivot between breaking news stories and in-depth projects with longer deadlines
• Ability/flexibility to work mornings, evenings, or weekends as required due to the demands of the breaking news industry.
• Experience using content management systems and video editing systems preferred

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 $31.25-37.26 per hour.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-wpp63p-216-73-216-145-42 in your application.