Digital Journalist

FOX News Channel; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Channel is seeking a versatile Digital Journalist to drive fast-paced news coverage across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms. You will report breaking news live, produce video content, track analytics, and craft compelling stories for a digital-first audience.

If you thrive under pressure, bring sharp editorial judgment, and possess camera and production skills, join our team to help shape timely, accurate reporting across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Industry experience developing and publishing original news content for digital platforms.
• Exceptional news judgment and AP-style writing; meticulous copy-editing under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience with video/photo editing software and live stream tools.
• Ability to multi-task, stay composed during breaking news, and pay strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Mass Media, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Live & multi-platform reporting across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast channels.
• Direct and execute live video production including switching and real-time graphics.
• Conduct in-person live interviews and coordinate remote guests via video conferencing.
• Pitch original story ideas and assist with daily editorial meetings and planning.
• Track analytics and use real-time data to inform coverage strategy.
• Maintain ethics and editorial standards in all reporting.

Skills

Digital journalism

Editorial judgment

AP-style writing

Multi-platform storytelling

Copyediting under deadlines

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications/Mass Media

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Live streaming software

Video editing software

Photo editing software

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a versatile and dynamic Digital Journalist to drive fast-paced news coverage across our digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms. In this hands-on role, you will report breaking news live, produce video content, track real-time analytics, and craft compelling stories for a digital-first audience. If you thrive under pressure, possess sharp editorial judgment, and bring both camera and production skills to the table, we want you on our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Live & Multi-Platform Reporting: Gather, produce, and present original breaking news and major event coverage live across digital, social, streaming, and broadcast channels.
• Content & Technical Production: Direct and execute live video production, including video switching, real-time graphics insertion, and monitoring live video feeds.
• Interviewing & Sourcing: Conduct in-person live interviews and coordinate remote guests via video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom).
• Editorial & Planning: Pitch original story ideas, contribute to daily editorial meetings, assist with long-term coverage planning, and edit/produce content for peer Digital Journalists.
• News Monitoring & Analytics: Track newsgathering tools, wire services, and social channels for developing stories while leveraging real-time digital analytics to inform coverage strategy.
• Ethics & Standards: Maintain strict adherence to organizational journalistic ethics, accuracy, and editorial standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry Experience: Proven track record of developing and publishing original news content specifically optimized for digital platforms.
• Editorial & Communication Skills: Exceptional news judgment, AP-style writing, and meticulous copy-editing skills under tight daily deadlines.
• Technical & Multimedia Proficiency: Hands-on experience with video and photo editing software (Adobe Creative Cloud preferred), social media management tools, and live stream software.
• Adaptability & Drive: Strong ability to multi-task, stay composed during high-pressure breaking news situations, and demonstrate high attention to detail.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Mass Media, or a related field preferred.

EMPLOYER COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND BENEFITS

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 $36.06-40.87 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

COMPANY CULTURE

We're disruptors. We're big dreamers. We're believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We're reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they'll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals - the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries -and we want them to know that they matter. We're committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.