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Freelance Alerts Editor

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 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. 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 $25.00-28.00 per hour.

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