Freelance Sports Reporter

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