Freelance Alert Editor

Overview Of The Company

Fox Sports

FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, 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, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

Job Description

FOX Sports is looking for a Freelance Alerts Editor to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. The Freelance Alerts Editor is a key member of the team responsible for promoting audience growth and engagement on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app. This person will help execute strategies for delivering FOX Sports content to relevant audiences and identify new growth opportunities.

a Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities

• Execute FOX Sports Digital’s editorial alerts strategy, including but not limited to alerts tailored to specific audiences, alerts for editorial Stories, and alerts for live games
• Collaborate with Stories and Videos editors to ensure the most important and top-performing content is served to fans around the clock and in a timely manner on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App
• Utilize real-time traffic, social listening, and search trend data to program the homepage of FOXSports.com and FOX Sports app
• Analyze traffic and user behavior on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App to program FOX Sports’ live scoreboards during big events
• Leverage SEO best practices and perform extensive A/B testing on Stories headlines, descriptions, and thumbnail imagery to maximize readership and retention on FOXSports.com and the FOXSports App
• Assist with creation of FOX Sports newsletters and perform analysis on performance, such as click-through and open rates
• 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
  
  

What You Will Need

• 3+ years of experience
• Mastery of English language
• Deep knowledge of AP style writing
• Basic arithmetic for reports/recap notes
  
  

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor’s Degree or high school diploma
  
  

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 FOX, 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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $25.00-28.00 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.