Digital Journalist, LiveNOW from FOX (R50033984)

Fox Corporation; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits as applicable

Job summary

LiveNOW from FOX in Phoenix is seeking a Digital Journalist to join our national live streaming news channel. You will curate, produce, and host live coverage of breaking news across digital, social, streaming and broadcast platforms, working to deliver an in-the-moment view for viewers.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will manage live video production, coordinate with FOX O&O stations, research stories, pitch ideas, and support fellow Digital Journalists while adapting to fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience reporting and hosting live news.
• BA/BS degree in Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Strong understanding of how audiences consume news today.

Responsibilities

• Gather, produce, and present original content live for breaking news and major events across 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.

Skills

Live news hosting

On-air reporting

Editorial judgment

Education

BA/BS in Journalism or Communications

Tools

TriCaster

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

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 west coast newsroom at FOX 10 Phoenix.

Schedule: Tuesday - 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.

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. 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.

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 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.