Digital Journalist

Society of Professional Journalists; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX Television 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, track real-time analytics, and craft compelling stories for a digital-first audience.

If you thrive under pressure with strong editorial judgment and camera/production skills, join our team. Responsibilities include live reporting, directing live video production, conducting

Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Proven track record of developing and publishing original news content for digital platforms.
• Editorial & Communication Skills: Exceptional news judgment, AP-style writing, meticulous copy-editing under tight 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: Ability to multi‑task and stay composed during high‑pressure breaking news situations.

Responsibilities

• Live & Multi-Platform Reporting: Cover breaking news live across digital, social, streaming, and broadcast channels.
• Content & Technical Production: Direct and execute live video production with real-time graphics and switching.
• Interviewing & Sourcing: Conduct in-person live interviews and coordinate remote guests via Zoom.
• Editorial & Planning: Pitch stories, participate in editorial meetings, assist with long-term coverage, edit/produce for peers.
• News Monitoring & Analytics: Track sources and use real-time analytics to guide coverage.
• Ethics & Standards: Maintain strong journalistic ethics and accuracy.

Skills

Exceptional news judgment

AP-style writing

Meticulous copy-editing

Multimedia proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Mass Media, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Video editing software

Live stream software

Photo editing software

Social media management tools

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV StationsFOX 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.

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