Fox Sports is getting rid of nearly two dozen writing and editing jobs on its website and replacing them with video production positions as part of a major shift in focus toward online video.
The network is eliminating about 20 reporter and editor positions in favor of a similar number of video production jobs, an individual with knowledge of the restructuring told TheWrap. Fox is actively encouraging the writers and editors who are being laid off to reapply for the new positions, although they may not be a fit for everyone affected. The new jobs will support Fox Sports’ creation of online video that is easy to share on social media and complements some the network’s on-air sports programming, like a Facebook video with Billy Joel running through the undistinguished list of Cleveland Browns quarterbacks.