FOX News Multimedia Reporters - Atlanta, GA

fox com; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Media is seeking a Multimedia Reporter in Atlanta, GA to shoot, produce, edit, and report compelling content for FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX Weather, and other platforms. You’ll respond to breaking news regionally and nationally, develop enterprise stories for a national audience, and work across multiple FOX platforms.

The role requires 2-4 years of on-air field reporting, strong writing and storytelling skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional on-air field reporting experience across broadcast and digital
• Strong grasp of national news & campaign politics
• Natural affinity for storytelling and a strong work ethic
• Outstanding time management skills and deadline discipline
• Exceptional writing, research, and on-air presentation including AP style
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Initiate and create news content for daily stories and breaking news across FOX platforms
• Research, write, produce, edit, and report original news stories with video, graphics, and audio
• Shoot, edit, and transmit field content using FOX equipment for daily/breaking news
• Coordinate with management and editors to develop story packages
• Travel frequently to cover breaking news within region and nationwide
• Build and maintain a network of sources and contacts for story leads

Skills

On-air reporting

Storytelling

Time management

Research

Editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications

Tools

Non-linear editing

CMS platforms

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News MediaFOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The FOX News Multimedia Reporters (MMRs) are on the front lines of breaking news nationwide. Qualified candidates are positioned across the country to shoot, produce, edit, and report content for FOX News Media platforms. After two years of ongoing development and mentorship, our reporters are positioned to become stronger journalists in the field.

The FOX News Multimedia Reporters are part of our company's ongoing mission to invest in talent. As a Multimedia Reporter, you will be on scene for major national stories and help newsgather for FOX News Media platforms. You will respond to breaking news on short notice in your region and at times, nationwide. You will also develop unique stories for enterprise pieces that appeal to a national audience.

We are currently recruiting for a reporter based out of Atlanta, GA.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiate and create news content for daily stories and breaking news across multiple FOX platforms, including FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX Weather, FOX News Digital, FOX News EDGE, and FOX News Radio




• Research, write, produce, edit, and report original news stories, including appropriate video, graphics, and audio packages




• Shoot, edit, and transmit content in the field utilizing FOX-provided equipment for daily and breaking news coverage




• Communicate with management regarding story development while working alongside news managers, assignment editors, and producers to generate news packages




• Travel often to cover breaking news at a moment’s notice, within your region and at times, nationwide




• Establish a strong network of sources and contacts within the community to develop story leads and ongoing relationships

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 2-4 years of professional on-air field reporting experience as a general assignment reporter, reporting and/or editing news stories for all broadcast and digital media platforms




• A strong grasp of national news & campaign politics




• A natural affinity for storytelling, a love for news, a strong work ethic, and a passion to succeed




• Must have outstanding time management skills, and complete required assignments on deadline




• Exceptional writing, research, and on-air presentation skills including knowledge of AP style




• Adept in the field and capable of responsibly handling a live news situation




• Strong working knowledge of multimedia production, including previous experience with non-linear editing and CMS platforms




• Ability to work independently and unilaterally with minimum on-site support and supervision




• A team player who takes initiative




• Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends, often on short notice




• Must be willing to submit a consumer report and reference process




• Must be willing to sign a two-year employment contract




• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.




• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in journalism or communications, or a related field is preferred




• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume




• Cover letter detailing why FOX News should select you to join the Multimedia Reporters team




• On-Air Reel (Include the link to your reel in your resume or cover letter)




• 3 TV script writing samples (Include the link(s) to your writing samples in your resume and cover letter)

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.

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