Freelance Ticker Copy Editor

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $20 - $35 / hour

⏰ Full Time

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🟡 Mid-level

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Fox Corporation

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1986

📱 Media

💰 $1.2G Post-IPO Debt on 2020-04

Media

Fox Corporation is a leading media and entertainment company known for producing and distributing content through some of the world’s most valued brands, including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, and FOX Television Stations. The company also operates streaming services such as Tubi and sports streaming service Venu Sports. Fox Corporation offers a variety of internships and programs, providing real-world project experience. With a strong presence in news, sports, and entertainment, Fox Corporation is a significant player in the media landscape.

📋 Description

• Newsgathering, fact-checking, headline writing, and copy editing under intense minute-by-minute deadline conditions • Monitor the sports calendar and live events so that the Ticker always presents timely news, scores, and relevant information to viewers • Ensure all content in the Ticker is well-researched, logically structured, grammatically correct, and follows the department’s editorial style • Check headlines and text before publishing for any potential legal issues, such as libelous statements or breach of copyright • Write and enable alerts for breaking news, network programming changes, and other significant sports updates • Manage and schedule promotional graphics to appear in the Ticker at designated times throughout the day and week

🎯 Requirements

• 2+ years of editorial experience, preferably in the online or TV medium • Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills • Familiar with working with Content Management Systems (CMS) and online publishing tools • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook) • Strong critical thinking, news judgment, decision-making, planning, detail orientation, and a sense of urgency • Well-versed in using social media, the internet, and other internal sources (i.e., AP sports wire) for newsgathering and research purposes • Proven sports knowledge, including a deep understanding of sports beyond the four pro major sports leagues • Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed (this is not negotiable)

🏖️ Benefits

• Professional development • Equal opportunity employer