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Freelance Writer, FOX & Friends
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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
We are looking for a motivated Freelance Writer to join the # 1 National Cable Morning Show, Fox & Friends, and Fox & Friends First. As the Freelance Writer, you’ll write compelling and conversational copy to pull viewers in on a wide variety of topics.
You will be offered the following shift:
Saturday-Wednesday, 1 AM ET – 9 AM ET
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Efficiently and accurately write and produce multiple compelling headlines at once
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Write scripts and banners
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Cut video and sound bites; produce graphics
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Consistently meet firm deadlines on multiple assignments
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Work with reporters on their hits while following guidance from the show’s senior producer
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Flag producers about updates on your assignments, including breaking news developments and new visual elements
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Collaborate with the show’s head writer, copy editor, and writing team
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Think outside the box to tell a story
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
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At least one year of writing and/or television experience
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Exceptional scriptwriting skills, news judgment, and grammar
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Flexibility to work overnight hours
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Thorough knowledge of current events, US politics, geopolitics, foreign policy, and history
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Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is study preferred, or equivalent experience
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 $31.00-38.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, 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.
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