Multi-Platform News Storyteller & On‑Air Host

Fox Television Stations; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic journalist who can tell stories across broadcast, streaming, social media, and podcasts, bridging news, culture, weather, and community. The role emphasizes curiosity, engagement, and audience-focused storytelling in Chicagoland and beyond.

You will host live and recorded programs, conduct thoughtful interviews, and report on breaking news across multiple platforms, collaborating with teams to craft innovative storytelling for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of journalism, reporting, anchoring, hosting, or related storytelling experience.
• Exceptional communication, interviewing, and live presentation skills.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to explain complex topics in a clear, engaging manner.
• Proven ability to generate original story ideas and develop compelling content.
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of digital, streaming, and social media platforms.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news situations.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across newsroom teams.
• Ability to discuss breaking news, weather, traffic, politics, and major events in a conversational, audience-focused manner.

Responsibilities

• Host live and recorded programming from the studio and the field.
• Lead engaging conversations that help audiences understand Chicagoland and national stories.
• Report on breaking news across multiple platforms.
• Conduct thoughtful interviews with newsmakers, community leaders, and everyday people.
• Develop original story ideas driven by curiosity, audience interests, and cultural relevance.
• Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, social media, and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, meteorologists, and digital teams to develop innovative storytelling approaches.
• Identify emerging trends, cultural conversations, and audience interests that can drive impactful coverage.
• Contribute to podcasts and other long-form storytelling initiatives as opportunities arise.
• Represent FOX Chicago in the community and help strengthen audience engagement across platforms.

Skills

Journalism

Anchoring

Interviewing

Live presentation

Digital & Social media

Job description

FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic journalist who can tell stories across broadcast, streaming, social media, and podcasts, bridging news, culture, weather, and community. The role emphasizes curiosity, engagement, and audience-focused storytelling in Chicagoland and beyond.

You will host live and recorded programs, conduct thoughtful interviews, and report on breaking news across multiple platforms, collaborating with teams to craft innovative storytelling for diverse audiences.