Digital Journalist

Fox Television Stations • Phoenix, AZ

88d • $76,500 - $86,500

About The Position

We're hiring a Digital Journalist to join the team behind LiveNOW, FOX TV Stations’ national live streaming news product. LiveNOW is focused on bringing users the most relevant and engaging live news coverage occurring right now across the country and the world, seamlessly moving between the biggest events and stories as they happen. LiveNOW is always raw, live and unfiltered, with limited commentary and no opinion. Reporting to the Executive Producer, the Digital Journalist will curate, produce and host live coverage of breaking news and important events as they happen, giving users an in-the-moment view of what's going on right now. This position is based in LiveNOW’s west coast newsroom at FOX 10 Phoenix.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience reporting and hosting live news coverage on digital and social platforms preferred.
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Excellent live communicator with the ability to host continuous coverage over extended periods.
• Tech-savvy multitasker with strong knowledge of the technical aspects of digital news production, including live streaming and video publishing.
• Experience operating a TriCaster or similar video production system a plus.
• Proficient in tools used for web-based newsgathering tools, content creation and monitoring digital analytics.
• Superior news judgement.
• Social media expert.
• Overwhelming attention to detail.
• Thrive under pressure.
• Varied hours including weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Gather, produce and present original content live, including breaking news and coverage of major news events, on digital, social, streaming and broadcast platforms nationwide.
• Simultaneously manage content and live video production, including video switching and graphics.
• Monitor live video feeds, newsgathering tools and social media for the latest information and content.
• Maintain constant communication with FOX O&O stations as well as other internal and external partners to coordinate receiving video and new information.
• Stay up-to-date on news and current events.
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial process.
• Monitor real-time analytics.
• Adhere to journalistic standards.
• Assist in planning.
• Produce for other Digital Journalists.
• Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees