Digital Journalist, LiveNOW from FOX

FOX News Channel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Channel’s LiveNOW from FOX is seeking a Digital Journalist to curate, produce and host live coverage of breaking news across digital, social, streaming and broadcast platforms.

You will report to the Executive Producer, delivering in-the-moment perspectives, coordinating video and graphics, and helping audiences understand fast-moving events while upholding journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience reporting and hosting live news coverage.
• BA/BS degree preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Strong knowledge of current events and understanding of how viewers consume news.
• Excellent live communicator with the ability to host extended coverage.
• Familiarity with newsroom technologies such as TriCaster.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Gather, produce, and present original content live for breaking news across digital, social, streaming and broadcast platforms nationwide.
• Manage content and live video production, including video switching and graphics.
• Monitor live video feeds and social media for the latest information.
• Coordinate with FOX O&O stations and external partners for video and information.
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial planning.
• Support other Digital Journalists in producing content.

Skills

Live reporting

News hosting

Editorial judgment

Digital journalism

Breaking news

Education

BA/BS in Journalism or Communications

Tools

TriCaster

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

As a Digital Journalist you will join the team behind LiveNOW from FOX, FOX TV Stations’ national live streaming news channel. LiveNOW brings viewers the most relevant and engaging live news coverage occurring right now across the country and the world. We are a team of passionate content creators seamlessly moving between the biggest live events and stories as they happen to keep our viewers informed. LiveNOW is always raw, live and unfiltered, with limited commentary and no opinion. Our Digital Journalists watch with viewers as breaking news unfolds, leveraging the latest newsroom technologies to help the audience understand what is occurring and answering their questions. Reporting to the Executive Producer you will curate, produce, and host live coverage of breaking news and important events as they happen. You will be responsible for giving our audience an in-the-moment view of what’s going on right now. If you are a self-professed news junkie who always knows what’s going on around the world looking for an opportunity that blends being a host, reporter, and producer, look no further than LiveNOW!

SCHEDULE:

Tues‑Day - Saturday, 4PM-12:30AM (local timezone)

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather, produce, and present original content live for breaking news and major news events, on digital, social, streaming and broadcast platforms nationwide. Simultaneously manage content and live video production, including video switching and graphics. Monitor live video feeds, newsgathering tools and social media for the latest information and content. Maintain constant communication with FOX O&O stations as well as other internal and external partners to coordinate receiving video and new information. Stay up-to-date on news and current events. Pitch story ideas and contribute to the editorial process while adhering to journalistic standards. Assist in editorial planning and monitor real-time analytics. Support other Digital Journalists in producing content. Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• At least 3 years of experience reporting and hosting live news coverage.
• BA/BS degree preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Strong knowledge of current events with a deep understanding of how viewers are consuming news in this media landscape.
• Excellent live communicator with the ability to host continuous coverage over extended periods of time.
• Proven ability to guide viewers through live breaking news and major events happening around the world in an easy-to-follow manner.
• Great research skills and editorial judgment with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced breaking news environment.
• Familiarity and curiosity for newsroom technologies (TriCaster).
• Understanding of digital production and live video workflows.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join LiveNOW from FOX?

At LiveNOW, you’ll be part of a team redefining how news is delivered in the digital era. We bring audiences live, unfiltered breaking and events from around the country in real time—no scripts, no anchors, just the story as it unfolds. With millions of viewers tuning in across multiple platforms, this is your chance to help shape the future of live digital journalism.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of a reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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.

Because of 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 $90,000.00-95,000.00 annually.

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. View more detail about FOX Benefits.

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