Editorial Researcher
Fox
Los Angeles, CAFreelance Job
FOX Sports Digital is looking for a Freelance Editorial Researcher to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. As the Freelance Editorial Researcher, you will provide original quantitative and qualitative sports-related research for the entire FOX Sports digital team, and produce and research live, on-air graphics for original digital sports productions.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collaborate with FOX Sports digital designers to create data-focused imagery for social and editorial
• Assist in FOX Sports' sports gambling coverage across digital platforms
• Help maintain and contribute to FOX Sports Digital's editorial calendar and content budget, planning for upcoming events, major milestones, and content themes
• Display outstanding news judgment, skilled storytelling ability, thorough knowledge of digital best practices (including SEO, social platforms, and content sharing), and a strong knowledge of journalistic principles and methods
• Provide research for various groups within FOX Sports Digital
• Report analytics on projects
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A high school diploma and 3 years of experience
• Firm understanding of statistics and data analysis
• Adobe proficiency
• Deep knowledge of AP style writing
NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• A Bachelor's Degree
Additional Information
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Sports
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation'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, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports' digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Additionally, FOX Sports and social broadcasting platform, Caffeine jointly own Caffeine Studios which creates exclusive eSports, sports and live entertainment content. Also included in FOX Sports' portfolio are FOX's interests in joint-venture business Big Ten Network as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.
