Per Diem News Reporter

Fox CorporationPhiladelphia, PA
$40 - $50Onsite

About The Position

WTXF - FOX 29 Philadelphia is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and creative Per Diem News Reporter to help grow our brand and our team. This is a per diem position primarily used to cover shifts when our full-time staff is on vacation or out sick. The ideal candidate possesses a dedicated, driven, and tireless work ethic, alongside a real passion for owning their stories from inception to air. If you are a powerhouse on camera with a dominant live presence, we want to see your reel!

Requirements

  • Minimum of four (4) years of professional on-air news reporting experience.
  • Proven track record as a hard news Reporter/Anchor in a Top 50 market, with previous experience covering major stories in medium-to-large markets.
  • Exceptional storytelling ability, strong journalistic ethics, sharp ad-libbing skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

  • Four-year college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver compelling, accurate, and visually engaging hard news stories across all FOX 29 newscasts.
  • Maintain a strong, dynamic, and professional live presence on the scene, breaking down complex stories clearly for our viewers.
  • Enterprise original story ideas, develop local contacts, and investigate breaking news.
  • Adapt to a highly flexible schedule to support the newsroom across various dayparts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits

  • The pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $40.00-50.00 per hour.
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