Multiplatform Reporter, DC

Fox; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox News Media in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Multimedia Reporter to cover political, government, and congressional stories for Fox News Audio. You will produce content for daily headlines, syndicated radio, podcasts, and FOX Talk Radio, and you’ll move seamlessly between audio reporting and video storytelling.

The role requires strong editorial judgment, comfort behind the mic and on camera, and the ability to break news in a fast-paced 24/7 capital newsroom.

Qualifications

• National or major market reporting experience.
• Substantial experience covering government, politics and Congressional news.
• Breaking news experience in a radio newsroom and/or TV control room.
• Strong digital journalism skills.
• Working knowledge of audio and video editing software.
• Solid news judgement and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Create news content for daily stories and breaking news across FOX News Audio platforms.
• Research, write, produce, edit and report taped and live on-air stories; occasional video packages.
• Source media with attribution; develop stories with compelling angles.
• Pursue original/exclusive stories; build contacts and sources.
• Present all stories in a clear, accessible style.
• Collaborate with editors throughout production.
• Conduct video interviews via Zoom or in person.
• Travel and report from the field when needed.
• Prepare story ideas, pitches, headlines ahead of time.
• Coordinate with management and editors to create packages.
• Cultivate unique sound and interviews for platforms.
• Conduct multiple daily interviews on live radio nationwide.
• Participate in long-form special coverage of breaking news.
• Write and record weekly political podcast segments for audio/video.
• Work independently and manage time to meet deadlines.

Skills

Editorial judgment

On mic & in front of lens

Breaking news

Digital journalism

Audio editing

Video editing

Tools

Audio editing software

Video editing software

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Audio is looking for an experienced, high-energy Multimedia Reporter to join our Washington D.C. powerhouse team. We need a journalist who lives at the intersection of audio and video-someone who can navigate the halls of Congress and deliver breaking news across all our major platforms. You will cover a wide range of political, government, and Congressional stories for Fox News Audio.

The Role:

Cover high-stakes political, government, and congressional stories.

Produce content for Fox News Headlines 24/7, Syndicated Radio, Podcasts, and FOX Talk Radio.

Seamlessly transition between audio reporting and video storytelling.

The Requirements:

• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ability to break news.
• Equal comfort behind the mic and in front of the lens.
• You thrive in the fast-paced, 24/7 news cycle of the capital.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create news content for daily stories and breaking news across multiple FOX News Audio platforms
• Research, write, produce, edit and report taped and live on air news stories and segments, including occasional video packages
• Source media for stories that resonate with the FOX News audience, aggregating with complete and proper attribution
• Pursue original and exclusive stories with headlines and angles in mind, working closely with contacts and sources
• Present all stories, original, breaking, and aggregated, in an accessible, consistent, and compelling style
• Collaborate closely with editors
• Conduct video interviews via Zoom and/or in person.
• Travel and report from the field on occasion
• Arrive to work prepared with story ideas, pitches, and headlines in mind
• Communicate with management regarding story development while working alongside news managers, assignment editors and producers to generate news packages
• Cultivate unique sound and interviews for platforms
• Conduct multiple daily interviews on live radio stations nationwide
• Take part in long-form special coverage of breaking news stories
• Write, record weekly political podcast segments for audio and video platforms
• Must be able to work independently, have outstanding time management skills and complete required assignments on deadline

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• National or major market reporting experience
• Substantial experience covering government, politics and Congressional news
• Breaking news experience in a radio newsroom and/or television control room
• Strong digital journalism skills
• Working knowledge of audio editing software and video editing software
• Solid news judgement & a passion for accuracy

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $67,000.00-85,000.00 annually.

• This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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