Freelance Homepage and Social Media Editor - Remote, United States - Fox News Media

Description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News MediaFOX 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 and Fox Business Network are looking for a Freelance Homepage and Social Media Editor. The Homepage and Social Media Team is responsible for programming , the Fox News app, and the Fox Business app, as well as Fox News and Fox Business' social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp and LinkedIn.

As a Freelance Homepage and Social Media Editor, you will select and choose story placements and write compelling headlines. You will also be engaged in newsgathering and creation of new, unique elements to illustrate stories, including crafting thought-provoking imagery. In coordination with the Senior Editors, you will also ensure breaking news is distributed accurately, fairly and quickly across all platforms. In addition, you will be responsible for tracking real-time analytics throughout your shift. You're a self-starter with strong news judgment who thrives under pressure.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Write engaging headlines for both the homepage and homepage and social media platforms

Use a mix of news judgment and metrics to determine story placement

Use homepage manager and social media content manager tools

Headline, image test all placements on both homepages

Coordinate, collaborate, and produce photo illustrations and montages

Must have a firm grasp of current events and a desire to be precise, quick, and accurate in presenting the news to the vast & audience

Write breaking news banners and continually update breaking news headlines

Monitor live streams and press conferences for use on the & homepages

Must be willing to work closely with editors and fellow reporters

Participate in broader strategic discussions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience

4+ years of newsroom experience

Strong news judgment and knowledge of current events

Experience writing on deadline for a major news website

The capability of being a skilled, fast writer and self-editor

Photoshop, Canva and prior experience working in a CMS preferred

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $ per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.