Multiplatform News Reporter & Storyteller, Chicago

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Insurance

Job summary

FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic journalist who thrives at the intersection of news, culture, weather, and community. You will craft stories for broadcast, streaming, social, and podcasts, delivering context, insightful questions, and authentic storytelling.

You’ll lead engaging conversations, report across platforms, and collaborate with a diverse team to spark audience engagement while exploring trends shaping Chicagoland and the nation.

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

Live reporting

Interviews

News judgment

Digital media

Story ideas

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Meteorology degree preferred

Job description

FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic journalist who thrives at the intersection of news, culture, weather, and community. You will craft stories for broadcast, streaming, social, and podcasts, delivering context, insightful questions, and authentic storytelling.

You’ll lead engaging conversations, report across platforms, and collaborate with a diverse team to spark audience engagement while exploring trends shaping Chicagoland and the nation.