Digital Journalist

Fox Television Stations; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox TV Stations 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, and track real-time analytics to craft compelling stories for a digital-first audience.

The role requires a journalism degree, hands-on multimedia production skills, and the ability to manage high-pressure deadlines with strong editorial judgment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing and publishing original news content for digital platforms.
• Exceptional news judgment and AP-style writing with tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience with video/photo editing software and live streaming tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Digital journalism

AP-style writing

Live reporting

Video editing

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Mass Media

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Social media management

Live stream 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.

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.