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Freelance Producer/News Editor (R50030660)

Fox News Media, New York, NY, United States

Salary: $28.00–37.50 per hour


JOB DESCRIPTION
We have an exciting opportunity for a freelance Producer/News Editor for our network radio news operations (terrestrial and Fox News Headlines 24/7 - Channel 115 on SiriusXM Radio). As the Producer/News Editor you are our editorial leader, working with news anchors to craft the content and structure of a 24/7 news operation. This is fast moving news environment! Your ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven newsroom allows you to deliver top quality rundowns, segments, and newscasts. You excel at multi‑tasking and pay close attention to details. Your writing and editing skills are excellent and your editorial judgment is first‑rate.

Shifts
Weekend mornings, afternoons, overnights – plus opportunities to fill in during weekday shifts.

A SNAPHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Format, program, coordinate, and produce a live news program

Produce segments, rundowns, and reporter hits

Manage and keep clear communication with reporters, editors, assignment desk, and anchors

Keep the newscast updated by developing stories as the day progresses

Handle staffing issues when managers are not present

Check segments and newscasts for editorial accuracy and updates

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

At least 3-5 years’ experience editing all‑news radio or producing live breaking news in a television control room

Highly skilled in writing and copy editing

Ability to handle breaking news situations

Strong editorial judgment is a must

Ability to interact with high‑profile talent

A positive attitude and great communication skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced work environment

Knowledge of iNews, ENCO and Adobe Audition (Cool‑Edit) is a major plus

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 $28.00–37.50 per hour.

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