Freelance Writer, Breaking / Trending News - PM & Overnight Job at Fox News Media

MediabistroLos Angeles, CA, United States

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Freelance Writer, Breaking / Trending News - PM & Overnight

Fox News Media is seeking an experienced Freelance Writer to join Fox News Digital. You love breaking news and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have 2+ years of journalism experience with an eye for breaking and compelling news to serve our audience. You live and breathe news, consuming content from a wide variety of sources. You are able to write and produce several stories efficiently on a daily basis, mainly covering breaking news along with news of the day / trending news and some original reporting. You will be offered one of the following shifts : Tuesday-Saturday, 7 : 00 PM ET - 3 : 00 AM ET.

Overview

Fox News Digital is looking for an experienced Freelance Writer to join our team. You love breaking news and thrive working in a fast-paced environment. You have 2+ years of experience in journalism with an eye for breaking and compelling news to serve our audience. You are able to write and produce several stories efficiently on a daily basis, mainly covering breaking news along with news of the day / trending news and some original reporting.

Responsibilities

Cover breaking news events, writing quickly and precisely to solidify Fox News as the go-to site for breaking news
Pitch and cover stories that resonate with Fox News Digital’s audience, aggregating with complete and proper attribution
Pursue original and exclusive stories through close contact with sources
Present all stories, original, breaking, and aggregated, in an accessible, consistent, and compelling style
Collaborate closely with editors and fellow writers / reporters
Obtain and edit the most compelling video and pictures for each story

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience covering the news and newsroom experience

An intense interest in news across verticals, including U.S., World, Politics, Business and more

Knowledge of AP style and a clear, crisp writing style

Firm grasp of current events and a desire to be precise, quick, and accurate

Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom

Flexibility to work on some holidays as needed; on-call mentality for emergencies or breaking news conditions

Knowledge of developing SEO-focused content

Photoshop and basic video editing skills (iPhone) preferred

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 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 $30.00-35.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical / dental / vision, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Position Details

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries : Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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Freelance Writer • Los Angeles, CA, United States