OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** News ***
*** News *** operates the *** News Channel (FNC), *** Business Network (FBN), *** News Digital, *** News Audio, *** News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services *** Nation and *** News International and the newly announced platform *** Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by *** Corporation, *** News *** reaches 200 million people each month.
JOB DESCRIPTION *** News Edge serves approximately 175 newsrooms, providing content that is a cornerstone of local newscasts on *** television stations across the country. We seek a top-notch Freelance Writer who is energized by working on a broad portfolio of stories from politics and breaking news to entertainment. This Freelance Writer will work as part of a team responsible for daily news stories.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - Take ownership of your stories on the *** News Edge blocks; rundowns of stories local *** affiliates across the nation rely upon to fill their local newscasts
- Work with a team of writers and producers by pitching, researching, and writing stories that will be seen coast-to-coast
- Be an expert on your topics, and write clear, concise scripts that tell compelling stories
- Writing VOs and VOSOTs but could be trained to occasionally write and produce packages as needed
**** YOU **** NEED - Solid news judgment and grasp of journalism best practices
- Prefer prior newsroom experience
- Detail oriented
- Excellent writing skills, spelling, and grammar
- Ability to work well with others under strict deadlines
- Strong knowledge of current events
- Willingness to work overnight hours
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in related field)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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