Freelance Information Specialist

Posted One Month Ago
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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
29-38 Hourly
Junior
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Research and verify current-events information, facts, statistics, and contacts for FOX News Media. Prepare briefing books and backgrounders, support elections, hearings, town halls, and special projects, and provide sourced information for fact-checking and story development. The role requires strong political expertise, research skills, primary-source identification, deadline management, and flexible afternoon, evening, weekend, and holiday availability.
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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 Media is looking for a Freelance Information Specialist that has a strong knowledge of current events as well as a keen interest in the details of politics, public affairs, and business news to join our team for a 1-year engagement. You will work closely with key members of the organization throughout the election cycle to research, prepare, and provide well-sourced, detailed information that confirms facts, adds context, and informs our national audience.


This is a 3-day-a-week role (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) and a rare launchpad opportunity at America's most-watched news network.

Applicants should be available to the possibility of working afternoons, evenings, and one weekend day per week.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Retrieve, analyze, and confirm news information, facts, statistics, and contacts
  • Produce briefing books and news backgrounders for reporters and producers
  • Assist with providing information for special projects and planned events like Congressional hearings, elections, and town halls
  • Proactively provide compelling information for Fox Facts and story pitches

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • 1-2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
  • Strong political expertise
  • Passion for research, current events, politics, and business
  • Ability to juggle multiple assignments under tight deadlines
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including regular weekend hours, early mornings or evenings, and holidays
  • Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, Accurint, and the internet
  • Ability to identify primary sources
  • Working in a team environment

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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 $28.61-38.46 per hour.

Skills Required

  • 1-2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
  • Strong political expertise
  • Passion for research, current events, politics, and business
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
  • Flexible schedule, including regular weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays
  • Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, Accurint, and internet research
  • Ability to identify primary sources
  • Ability to work in a team environment

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.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare and wellness programs are described as broad, including multiple medical plans, dental and vision, mental-health resources, and telemedicine, with employee costs reportedly favorable versus national averages. Feedback suggests these offerings are a strong element of the overall package for eligible employees.
  • Retirement Support — 401(k) plans with company contributions and matching, plus Roth and post-tax options, are highlighted as strengths. Some materials also note additional match opportunities tied to student-loan repayments, reinforcing retirement as a competitive pillar.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and backup care (including for elders and pets) are emphasized. These programs signal a comprehensive approach to family support.

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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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