Freelance Assignment Editor

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
30-40 Hourly
Mid level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Edit and coordinate international news coverage for the Foreign Desk: arrange live video and correspondent shots, book satellite transmissions and field crews, prepare daily rundown meetings, oversee editing of foreign packages, and manage breaking-news coordination across time zones and overseas staff.
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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 highly motivated, proactive, Freelance Assignment Editor to join our Assignment Desk at our headquarters in New York City. We are looking for individuals with strong news judgment who will be required to handle multiple breaking news stories in our fast-paced network newsroom environment. The Freelance Assignment Editor will work closely with field producers and line producers, as well as other Fox News units, to integrate coverage throughout all Fox News platforms.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build strong relationships with Assignment Desks at Fox affiliates and other news service partners

  • Communicate with officials and sources for editorial information

  • Monitor both traditional & social media for breaking news stories

  • Identify news videos and soundbites for breaking news stories

  • Source and clear new media material from various online sources, including social media sites and aggregator sites

  • Find breaking news stories and identify where to get the latest editorial information

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • A Bachelor’s degree and or relevant work experience of network or major media market newsgathering experience

  • Strong editorial judgment

  • A passion for current and breaking events

  • Familiarity with iNews

  • Understanding of tapeless workflow in a newsroom

  • Knowledge of and experience covering national and regional interest breaking news stories, and coordination of field teams

  • Someone who loves problem-solving

  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overnights

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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 $30.00-40.00 per hour.

Skills Required

  • Willingness to work weekends, nights, and varied shifts
  • Solid experience on a network or major market Assignment Desk
  • Strong interest in Foreign News
  • Solid news judgment
  • Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of satellite transmissions
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced 24-hour news environment
  • Ability to react quickly to breaking international news and coordinate with overseas staff

Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fox Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Fox Corporation.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive and fair in several roles and locations, with statements that the company pays well. Feedback suggests compensation aligns with market expectations for many employees.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health programs, and preventive care access. Feedback suggests plan options and design contribute to a strong benefits experience.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,001 Employees

What We Do

Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.

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