Part-Time Freelance Editor, Breaking/Trending News

Job Description:

Collaborate with Editors & Senior Editors in leading editorial coverage for FoxNews.com and foxbusiness.com

Assign breaking, trending, and original stories to a team of writers, on and off-site

Edit a continuous stream of story submissions for grammar, style, and substance

Write SEO-friendly headlines to achieve search authority

Ensure each story uses the most compelling video and pictures

Work quickly in breaking news situations to help us be fast and precise

Send app and email alerts to a wide audience

Use real-time analytics to drive editorial decisions and maximize audience engagement

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

At least five years proven experience in a daily breaking news environment, preferably for a news outlet covering a wide range of local, national, and international stories

Prior management experience

Experience using content management systems

Knowledge of AP style, exceptional knowledge of current events & politics

Ability to work on tight deadlines

Proven organizational ability to ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed and smooth handover is made to next shift

Experience integrating AI tools into editorial workflows to enhance speed, efficiency, and decision-making, while exercising strong editorial judgment and oversight.

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Benefits:

Flexible hours, including flexibility to work on some holidays

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