Assignment Desk Editor
Fox Sports
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/22/2018 5:40:00 PM PST
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Freelance Job
Fox Sports is looking for a Freelance Assignment Desk Editor responsible for supporting daily newsgathering efforts on behalf of multiple FOX Sports platforms. Duties can include but are not limited to communicating with contacts inside Fox Sports and outside media outlets, booking feeds, hiring remote trucks & ENG crews, clipping and uploading footage for FOX Affiliates, coordinating with producers, acquiring video content, checking the daily record Sat Sheet list, efforting clearance of media from non-FOX entities via request or licensing, cutting video clips, maintaining up-to-date contacts, downloading video off FTP sites for use in production, ensuring games are recorded properly and attending production planning meetings.
This position is a 5 month freelance position.
Responsibilities
• The Assignment Desk Editor is responsible for supporting programming on multiple FOX Sports platforms.
• The Assignment Editor should have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks at once while maintaining a strict attention to detail.
• An essential function for the Assignment Editor is executing live talkbacks for FS1 and Fox Sports programming which includes coordinating remote studios, booking satellite, fiber and IP-based transmission, assigning IFB/PL and quality control.
• The Assignment Editor needs to be proficient in bookings feeds, hiring ENG camera crews, requesting or licensing video from outside media outlets, efforting clearance of media from non-FOX entities via social media or licensing and processing content off file-transfer sites.
• The Assignment Editor is also responsible for identifying news stories, gathering related content and distributing to the FOX Affiliates.
• The position also requires extensive knowledge of current sports news (especially NFL, Soccer, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, college football and basketball, and golf) to identify and independently react to breaking news stories that fit within FOX Sports and FS1 debate-centric programming.
• The Assignment Editor must also be alert to any potential legal issues in clearing content, decisions on approving content and watching out for any unapproved materials on air.
• Assignment Editor must be able to clearly communicate with co-workers, producers and outside vendors.
• Maintaining our strong and fully developed relationships to facility our future needs.
• The best candidate will have experience with both editorial information gathering as well as knowledge of a variety of techniques to gather video for production.
Qualifications:
• BS/BA in Journalism, Communications or a related degree strongly preferred; 3 years of editorial experience required, preferably in a newsroom environment.
• Top candidates will have strong communication skills -- both written and verbal and excellent organizational skills (the ability to prioritize projects under tight deadlines).
• Critical thinking required (to judge if a story is newsworthy, if sources need to be checked/wording is appropriate, if there is a risk to releasing certain information, and to verify accuracy and consistency of information)
Division Description
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.