Multiplatform News Anchor & Storyteller

FOX; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic storyteller who anchors a multifaceted news and culture program across broadcast, streaming, social, and podcasts. The role emphasizes context, curiosity, and audience engagement in Chicagoland and beyond.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of journalism experience, strong interview and live presentation skills, and the ability to generate original ideas for fast-changing media environments. Flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends, and breaking news is required.

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 as required.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across newsroom teams.
• Ability to discuss breaking news, weather, traffic, politics, and major events in a conversational, informative, and audience-focused manner.

Responsibilities

• Host live and recorded programming from the studio and occasionally from the field.
• Lead engaging conversations that help audiences understand the stories shaping Chicagoland and the nation.
• Report on breaking news, major events, and compelling local stories 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 experience

Live presenting

Interviewing

Digital & social media

Flexible hours

Team collaboration

Conversational communication

Job description

FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic storyteller who anchors a multifaceted news and culture program across broadcast, streaming, social, and podcasts. The role emphasizes context, curiosity, and audience engagement in Chicagoland and beyond.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of journalism experience, strong interview and live presentation skills, and the ability to generate original ideas for fast-changing media environments. Flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends, and breaking news is required.