Multiplatform Reporter, DC

Fox Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Multimedia Reporter to cover high-stakes political, government, and congressional stories across FOX News Audio. You will produce content for Headlines, Syndicated Radio, Podcasts, and FOX Talk Radio, blending audio reporting with video storytelling.

The role requires strong editorial judgment, comfort on mic and in front of the lens, and the ability to thrive in a 24/7 news cycle in the capital. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

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

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 with attribution and resonance for FOX News audiences.
• Pursue original and exclusive stories with compelling headlines and angles.
• Present all stories in a clear, accessible and engaging style.
• Collaborate with editors and conduct video interviews via Zoom or in person.
• Travel and report from the field on occasion.
• Brainstorm story ideas, pitches, and headlines for management.
• Cultivate unique sound and interviews for platforms and conduct multiple daily interviews on live radio.
• Participate in long-form coverage of breaking news and weekly political podcast segments.

Skills

Editorial judgment

On-air & video presence

Capital/DC news experience

Digital journalism skills

Audio & video editing

News accuracy

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

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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.