Job Number: R50029161
Brand: Fox News Media
Job Type: News, Production
Location Type: Onsite
Experience Level: Experienced Hires
Location: New York, New York
Job Posting Date: July 1, 2025
We are looking for a Freelance Sports Reporter to join Fox News Audio. In this position, you will write, produce, and voice several reports an hour for our SiriusXM satellite channel, Fox News Headlines 24/7. As the Freelance Sports Reporter, you will report on and cover scores, stories, live events, and breaking news to a national audience. The Freelance Sports Reporter will also file reports for our terrestrial network newscasts and affiliate partner stations. This is a fast-moving environment! Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom allows you to deliver top-quality sports reports. You excel at multi-tasking and pay close attention to details. Your writing and editing skills are excellent and your editorial judgment is first-rate.
Shifts: Weekend afternoons/evenings – plus opportunities to fill in during weekday shifts.
*To be considered for this position you must attach a link to your reel*
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Cover breaking sports news, events, stories, and scores
Provide live reports on air for multiple audio departments, as well as produce taped content for off-hours
Manage and keep clear communication with editors, assignment desk, and anchors
Present all stories, original, breaking, and aggregated, in an accessible, consistent, and compelling style
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
5+ years of national or major market experience covering sports; news is a plus
Ability to provide a clear and crisp writing style while maintaining a casual delivery
Firm knowledge base of sports and the desire to quickly and accurately present the sports news of the day to a large listening audience
Ability to work under deadlines/pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment is crucial
Audio editing proficiency (Adobe Audition, Cool-Edit, etc.)
Solid news judgment and a passion for accuracy
Excellent writing, producing, and communication skills
Collaborate closely with editors and fellow reporters
Knowledge of iNews, Dalet is a plus
Prior experience as a news anchor
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.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $27.00-35.00 per hour.