News Reporter at Fox Corporation Austin, TX

Fox Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Corporation is seeking a talented News Reporter in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate must connect with audiences through innovative storytelling methods that span digital platforms and linear broadcasts.

Strong live reporting skills are crucial, especially during breaking news events. Applicants should be self-starters with excellent writing capabilities and a passion for engaging with viewers across social media.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet frequent rolling deadlines during live news.
• Self-starter with a clear vision for storytelling.
• Skilled in using social media for news outreach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver relevant and impactful storytelling across various platforms.
• Serve digital and linear news consumers effectively.
• Enhance audience engagement on social media.

Skills

Strong live reporting skills

Excellent writing skills

Social media engagement

Job description

News Reporter job at Fox Corporation. Austin, TX.

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We seek someone who recognizes that a reporter's role must evolve beyond traditional television to connect with audiences where they are. We emphasize innovative techniques that deliver relevant, memorable, and impactful storytelling across our website, news and streaming apps, social media platforms, and eventually on our linear channel.

This role caters to both digital and linear news consumers, offering content through linear broadcasts and our FOX Local digital platform. To effectively serve both audiences, you should be a self-starter with excellent writing skills and a clear vision for how each story will unfold throughout the morning across various platforms.

Strong live reporting skills and the ability to meet frequent rolling deadlines are essential, especially during breaking news and continuous severe weather events that often characterize the Austin news scene. We aim for high audience engagement on social media, and the reporter will be equipped with the tools to achieve and surpass these goals. The storyteller must be skilled in using social media to enhance newsgathering and reach wider audiences.