About this role

Collaborate with Editors & Senior Editors in leading editorial coverage for FoxNews.com and foxbusiness.com
Assign breaking, trending, and original stories to a team of writers, on and off-site
Edit a continuous stream of story submissions for grammar, style, and substance
Write SEO-friendly headlines to achieve search authority
Ensure each story uses the most compelling video and pictures
Work quickly in breaking news situations to help us be fast and precise
Send app and email alerts to a wide audience
Use real-time analytics to drive editorial decisions and maximize audience engagement
Other duties as assigned

At least five years proven experience in a daily breaking news environment, preferably for a news outlet covering a wide range of local, national, and international stories
Prior management experience
Experience using content management systems
Knowledge of AP style, exceptional knowledge of current events & politics
Ability to work on tight deadlines
Proven organizational ability to ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed and smooth handover is made to next shift
Experience integrating AI tools into editorial workflows to enhance speed, efficiency, and decision-making, while exercising strong editorial judgment and oversight.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Part-Time Freelance Editor, Breaking/Trending News

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