Digital Journalist, LiveNOW from FOX (Overnights)

FOX News Channel; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits

Job summary

LiveNOW from FOX is seeking a Digital Journalist to join our national live streaming news channel. Based in LiveNOW’s east coast newsroom at FOX35 Orlando, this overnight role reports to the Executive Producer to curate, produce and host live breaking news as it happens.

You will gather original content for digital, social, streaming and broadcast platforms, manage live video and graphics, monitor feeds and analytics, and coordinate with FOX O&O partners to deliver an in-the-moment view for

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience reporting and hosting live news.
• BA/BS in Journalism.
• Strong knowledge of current events and how viewers consume news today.
• Excellent live communication to host extended coverage.
• Ability to guide viewers through live breaking news clearly.
• Strong research and editorial judgment under pressure.
• Familiarity with newsroom tech (TriCaster).
• Understanding of digital production and live video workflows.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Gather, produce, and present live content for breaking news across digital, social, streaming, and broadcast platforms.
• Manage content and live video production, including switching and graphics.
• Monitor feeds and social media for the latest information.
• Coordinate with FOX O&O stations and partners to share video and info.
• Stay up-to-date on news and current events.
• Pitch ideas and contribute to editorial process per standards.
• Assist editorial planning and monitor analytics.
• Support other Digital Journalists.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Submit a reel.

Skills

Live reporting

Live hosting

Editorial judgment

Newsroom tech

Communication

Problem solving

Time flexibility

Education

BA/BS in Journalism

Tools

TriCaster

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

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! This position is based in LiveNOW’s east coast newsroom at FOX35 Orlando and will be an overnight shift.

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.
• Submit a reel.

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.

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 $90,000.00-95,000.00 annually.

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• 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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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.