Freelance Ticker Copy Editor
Newsgathering, Fact-checking, Headline Writing, and Copy Editing
Under intense minute-by-minute deadline conditions, the Freelance Ticker Copy Editor will monitor the sports calendar and live events to ensure the Ticker presents timely news, scores, and relevant information to viewers. They will ensure all content is well-researched, logically structured, grammatically correct, and follows the department's editorial style. The editor will check headlines and text for potential legal issues, such as libelous statements or breach of copyright, and write and enable alerts for breaking news, network programming changes, and other significant sports updates.
Managing Promotional Graphics
The Freelance Ticker Copy Editor will manage and schedule promotional graphics to appear in the Ticker at designated times throughout the day and week.
Required Skills
- 2+ years of editorial experience, preferably in the online or TV medium
- Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
- Familiar with working with Content Management Systems (CMS) and online publishing tools
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Strong critical thinking, news judgment, decision-making, planning, detail orientation, and a sense of urgency
- Well-versed in using social media, the internet, and other internal sources (i.e., AP sports wire) for newsgathering and research purposes
- Proven sports knowledge, including a deep understanding of sports beyond the four pro major sports leagues
Nice to Have but Not a Dealbreaker
- BS/BA in Journalism, Communications, English, or other related degree
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.