Sports Reporter (Freelance)

We are looking for a Freelance Sports Reporter to join Fox News Audio. In this position, you will write, produce, and voice several reports an hour for our SiriusXM satellite channel, Fox News Headlines 24/7. As the Freelance Sports Reporter, you will report on and cover scores, stories, live events, and breaking news to a national audience. The Freelance Sports Reporter will also file reports for our terrestrial network newscasts and affiliate partner stations. This is a fast-moving environment! Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven newsroom allows you to deliver top-quality sports reports. 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, – plus opportunities to fill in during weekday shifts.

*In order to be considered for this position you must attach a link to your reel*

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cover breaking sports news, events, stories and scores
• Provide live reports on air for multiple audio departments, as well as produce taped content for off-hours
• Manage and keep clear communication with Editors, Assignment desk and Anchors
• Present all stories, original, breaking, and aggregated, in an accessible, consistent, and compelling style.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of national or major market experience covering sports, news is a plus
• Ability to provide a clear and crisp writing style, while maintaining a casual delivery
• Must have a firm knowledge base of sports and have the desire to quickly and accurately present the sports news of the day to a large listening audience
• Ability to work under deadlines/pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment is crucial
• Audio editing proficiency (Adobe Audition, Cool-Edit, etc.)
• Solid news judgment and a passion for accuracy
• Excellent writing, producing and communication skills
• Collaborate closely with editors and fellow reporters

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

• Knowledge of iNews, Dalet
• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience as a News Anchor

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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: $31.49-35.09 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.