Freelance Ticker Copy Editor

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be able to make good decisions quickly while proving that they’re meticulous copy editors and fact checkers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Newsgathering, fact-checking, headline writing and copy editing under intense minute-by-minute deadline conditions
• Monitoring the sports calendar and live events so that the Ticker always presents timely news, scores and relevant information to viewers
• Ensuring all content in the Ticker is well-researched, logically structured, grammatically correct and follows the department’s editorial style
• Checking headlines and text before publishing for any potential legal issues, such as libelous statements or breach of copyright
• Writing and enabling alerts for breaking news, network programming changes and other significant sports updates
• Manage and schedule promotional graphics to appear in the Ticker at designated times throughout the day and week