Freelance Assignment Editor - Breaking News Desk Pro

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Fox News Media in New York City is seeking a highly motivated Freelance Assignment Editor to join the Assignment Desk. You will handle multiple breaking stories, work with field producers, and coordinate coverage across Fox platforms in a fast-paced newsroom.

The role requires strong editorial judgment, familiarity with iNews, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overnights. Excellent news judgment and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and or relevant work experience of network or major media market newsgathering experience
• Strong editorial judgment
• A passion for current and breaking events
• Familiarity with iNews
• Understanding of tapeless workflow in a newsroom
• Knowledge of and experience covering national and regional interest breaking news stories, and coordination of field teams
• Someone who loves problem-solving
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overnights

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with Assignment Desks at Fox affiliates and other news service partners
• Communicate with officials and sources for editorial information
• Monitor both traditional & social media for breaking news stories
• Identify news videos and soundbites for breaking news stories
• Source and clear new media material from various online sources, including social media sites and aggregator sites
• Find breaking news stories and identify where to get the latest editorial information

Skills

Strong editorial judgment

Knowledge of iNews

Tapeless newsroom workflow

Breaking news coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in network/major media market news gathering

Tools

iNews

Job description

Fox News Media in New York City is seeking a highly motivated Freelance Assignment Editor to join the Assignment Desk. You will handle multiple breaking stories, work with field producers, and coordinate coverage across Fox platforms in a fast-paced newsroom.

The role requires strong editorial judgment, familiarity with iNews, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and overnights. Excellent news judgment and problem-solving skills are essential for success.