Political Reporter

Fox • Chicago, MI

1d • $60 - $72

About The Position

FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic and driven Political Reporter to lead coverage of local, state, and national politics with a strong emphasis on digital storytelling and audience engagement . This role requires a journalist who thrives on breaking news, holds public officials accountable, and delivers content across broadcast, web, mobile, and social platforms .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or related field
• 3–5+ years of reporting experience, preferably covering politics
• Strong understanding of local, state, and national politics
• Proven ability to break stories and cultivate sources
• Excellent writing, live reporting, and storytelling skills
• Experience publishing to digital platforms and CMS tools
• Familiarity with SEO, social media strategy, and audience engagement
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom
• Strong editorial judgment and commitment to journalistic ethics

Nice To Haves

• Experience covering Chicago or Illinois politics
• Multimedia skills (shooting/posting video on social media)

Responsibilities

• Report, write, and deliver compelling political stories for daily newscasts and digital platforms
• Develop and maintain relationships with sources within government, campaigns, and policy organizations
• Produce in-depth enterprise and investigative political coverage
• File quickly and accurately for FOXChicago.com , live blogs, and social media
• Create digital-first content including articles, explainers, and video clips optimized for online audiences
• Appear live on-air for breaking political coverage and analysis
• Collaborate with producers, digital teams, and assignment editors to shape coverage
• Use data, public records, and research tools to uncover impactful stories
• Engage with viewers through social media platforms and community events
• Monitor political trends and identify stories that resonate with a Chicago-area audience
• Write and publish multiple web stories daily with SEO best practices
• Produce short-form and long-form video content for digital platforms
• Contribute to live streams, special coverage, and election night reporting
• Leverage analytics tools to inform story decisions and audience growth
• Maintain an active and professional social media presence (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Experiment with new formats such as newsletters, podcasts, or explainers

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees