Live News Host & Digital Journalist — Breaking Coverage

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

Job summary

Fox Television Stations is seeking a Digital Journalist to join LiveNOW from FOX, the national live streaming news channel. You will curate, produce, and host live coverage of breaking news and events as they unfold across digital, social, streaming, and broadcast platforms.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will provide an in-the-moment view of events, coordinating with FOX O&O stations and partners. Based in LiveNOW’s west coast newsroom at FOX 10 Phoenix, with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 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 and how viewers consume 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.
• Familiarity with newsroom technologies such as 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 events.
• Simultaneously 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 partners to receive video and updates.
• Stay up-to-date on news and current events.
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial process.
• Assist in editorial planning and monitor real-time analytics.
• Support other Digital Journalists in producing content.

Skills

Live reporting

On-air hosting

Editorial judgment

Newsroom tech

Story pitching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

TriCaster

Job description

Fox Television Stations is seeking a Digital Journalist to join LiveNOW from FOX, the national live streaming news channel. You will curate, produce, and host live coverage of breaking news and events as they unfold across digital, social, streaming, and broadcast platforms.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will provide an in-the-moment view of events, coordinating with FOX O&O stations and partners. Based in LiveNOW’s west coast newsroom at FOX 10 Phoenix, with a flexible schedule.