Live Digital Journalist: Break News Host & Reporter

Fox Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveNOW from FOX in Phoenix asks for a Digital Journalist to curate and host live breaking news coverage across digital platforms and broadcast; you will work closely with the executive producer to deliver real-time content and audience context.

The role requires hosting extended live segments, strong news judgment, and familiarity with newsroom tech such as TriCaster, with a schedule Tue–Sat, 4PM–12:30AM local time.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience reporting and hosting live news coverage.
• 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

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.

Skills

Live reporting

Live hosting

Editorial judgment

Newsroom technologies

Strong communication

Education

BA/BS in Journalism or related field

Tools

TriCaster

Job description

LiveNOW from FOX in Phoenix asks for a Digital Journalist to curate and host live breaking news coverage across digital platforms and broadcast; you will work closely with the executive producer to deliver real-time content and audience context.

The role requires hosting extended live segments, strong news judgment, and familiarity with newsroom tech such as TriCaster, with a schedule Tue–Sat, 4PM–12:30AM local time.