BREAKING NEWS REPORTER/MMJ - WHNS

FOX Carolina News • Wade Hampton, SC

15h • Onsite

About The Position

FOX Carolina is looking for a high-energy Breaking News Reporter/MMJ who doesn't just "cover" stories but owns them. We need a journalist who can think on their feet, develop deep community roots, and deliver impactful storytelling across every screen, from the big one in the living room to the small one in a viewer's hand. If you have an investigative mindset and a passion for affecting real change in the beautiful Upstate, we want to talk to you.

Requirements

• A digital-first mindset: You understand that "the story" lives on social media, our app, and our website just as much as it does on broadcast.
• MMJ versatility: You’re a "Swiss Army Knife" journalist who can shoot, edit (EDIUS experience is a plus!), and present with professional polish.
• Deadline dexterity: You thrive under pressure and can multitask like a pro when the clock is ticking.
• Investigative curiosity: You have a natural "need to know" and the persistence to dig deeper into the stories that matter.
• Conversational writing skills: You write for the ear and the heart, following AP Style while keeping it accessible and engaging.
• Flexibility and grit: You’re ready to jump in when the big story breaks, whether that means weekends, overnights, or staying through severe weather.
• A collaborative spirit: You believe that news is a team sport and you bring a positive, "can-do" attitude to the newsroom every day.
• The credentials: A 4-year degree in journalism or a related field and a reel that proves you can do it all. (MVR check required).

Nice To Haves

• EDIUS experience

Responsibilities

• Own the breaking news cycle: Respond with urgency and authority to developing stories, ensuring our audience is the first to know and the best informed.
• Craft compelling narratives: Shoot, write, and edit stories that go beyond the surface to show how local events impact the lives of our viewers.
• Lead on every platform: Write and post engaging content for our digital and social channels because news doesn't just happen at 5:00 and 10:00.
• Enterprise unique stories: Don't just wait for a press release; develop sources and pitch original "only-on-FOX" stories every single day.
• Deliver powerhouse live shots: Bring energy and clarity to your live reporting, making viewers feel like they are right there on the scene with you.
• Collaborate for impact: Work closely with our award-winning newsroom team to shape daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic coverage.
• Champion journalistic ethics: Maintain the highest standards of integrity and editorial judgment in everything you produce.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Prohibition of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level