Multiplatform Reporter, DC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Union benefits

Job summary

FOX News Audio is seeking an experienced Multimedia Reporter in Washington, DC to cover high-stakes political, government, and congressional stories across multiple FOX News Audio platforms.

You will produce content for Fox News Headlines 24/7, syndicated radio, podcasts, and FOX Talk Radio, seamlessly transitioning between audio reporting and video storytelling.

Qualifications

• National or major market reporting experience.
• Experience covering government, politics and Congress.
• Breaking news experience in a radio newsroom and/or television control room.
• Strong digital journalism skills.
• Proficiency with audio/video editing software.

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 news stories and segments, including video packages.
• Pursue original and exclusive stories with headlines and angles, working closely with contacts and sources.
• Present all stories, breaking and aggregated, in a clear and compelling style.
• Conduct video interviews via Zoom and/or in person; travel for field reports as needed.

Skills

News reporting

Politics coverage

Congress coverage

News judgment

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Audio editing software

Video editing software

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox News MediaFOX 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 DESCRIPTIONFox 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.Please be sure to include link to video of your demo reel/air check to be considered for this role.A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESCreate news content for daily stories and breaking news across multiple FOX News Audio platformsResearch, write, produce, edit and report taped and live on air news stories and segments, including occasional video packagesSource media for stories that resonate with the FOX News audience, aggregating with complete and proper attributionPursue original and exclusive stories with headlines and angles in mind, working closely with contacts and sourcesPresent all stories, original, breaking, and aggregated, in an accessible, consistent, and compelling styleCollaborate closely with editorsConduct video interviews via Zoom and/or in person.Travel and report from the field on occasionArrive to work prepared with story ideas, pitches, and headlines in mindCommunicate with management regarding story development while working alongside news managers, assignment editors and producers to generate news packagesCultivate unique sound and interviews for platformsConduct multiple daily interviews on live radio stations nationwideTake part in long-form special coverage of breaking news storiesWrite, record weekly political podcast segments for audio and video platformsMust be able to work independently, have outstanding time management skills and complete required assignments on deadlineWHAT YOU WILL NEEDNational or major market reporting experienceSubstantial experience covering government, politics and Congressional newsBreaking news experience in a radio newsroom and/or television control roomStrong digital journalism skillsWorking knowledge of audio editing software and video editing softwareSolid news judgement & a passion for accuracy#LI-AA1We 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.View more detail about FOX Benefits.