Multiplatform Reporter, DC

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
67K-85K Annually
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Reports and produces breaking political, government, and Congressional news across radio, podcasts, video, and digital platforms. Responsibilities include researching, writing, editing, recording, live reporting, interviewing sources, creating podcast segments, pursuing original stories, and collaborating with editors and producers. The role requires strong editorial judgment, accurate and compelling storytelling, independent time management, and occasional field travel.
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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.

Please be sure to include link to video of your demo reel/air check to be considered for this role.

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.

View more detail about FOX Benefits.

Skills Required

  • 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
  • Working knowledge of video editing software
  • Strong editorial judgment and passion for accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and complete assignments on deadline
  • Video demo reel or air check

Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fox Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Fox Corporation.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive and fair in several roles and locations, with statements that the company pays well. Feedback suggests compensation aligns with market expectations for many employees.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health programs, and preventive care access. Feedback suggests plan options and design contribute to a strong benefits experience.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
5,001 Employees

What We Do

Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.

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