About this News Reporter role at FOX
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role
FOX 29 Philadelphia is seeking a passionate, versatile, and high-energy News Reporter who brings hustle, originality, and innovation to our newsroom every day. If you are ready to "GO THERE" in Philadelphia, we want to see your reel! We are looking for someone with a passion for creating content across livestreaming news programs, digital news sites, social media, and linear TV, someone with a streaming and digital-first mindset that has evolved beyond traditional TV news constructs. We are looking for someone who can execute non-traditional storytelling, creating content for live streaming, website, and social platforms in a way that can also be repurposed for linear. This is a full-time staff position focused primarily on General Assignment Reporting, backed by a dominant live presence and strong field reporting capabilities, with the flexibility to serve as a fill-in host of our streaming hours. The ideal candidate excels in fast-paced breaking news situations, possesses a deep commitment to fair and clear storytelling, and knows how to engage audiences across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, with a significant social footprint across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting & Storytelling: Pitch and develop original story ideas, cultivate local contacts, and deliver clear, fair, and impactful reports covering a wide spectrum of topics—from hard news to popular culture.
- Breaking News & Live Coverage: Maintain composure and authority during breaking news events with a strong, dynamic live presence in the field.
- Fill-In Anchoring: Serve as a fill-in anchor on various newscasts when requested, delivering polished, authoritative coverage from the studio desk.
- Multi-Platform & Social Media: Tailor content for linear broadcast, streaming, and digital channels. Utilize social media trends and best practices to interact with viewers and expand the station's reach.
- Continuing Coverage: Track ongoing local issues, identify new developments, and provide meaningful context to complex stories.
- Community Engagement: Represent FOX 29 professionally to foster trust and build strong, lasting relationships across the Philadelphia community.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 4+ years of professional writing, researching, and on-air news reporting experience, preferably covering major news events in a Top 50 or medium-to-large market.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, or a related field preferred.
- Live & On-Air Excellence: Exceptional live field-reporting skills, polished on-air and anchoring presence, and outstanding written and verbal communication.
- Editorial Judgment: Strong knowledge of current events, local issues, and a passion for owning your stories from concept to broadcast.
- Flexibility: A collaborative team player willing to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, fill-in anchor shifts, and dynamic field schedules as breaking news demands.
Ready to join our team? Submit your resume and a link to your reel highlighting your best live reporting and any anchoring work.
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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to [email protected] or call (215) 982-5215 or visit our readily accessible station located at 330 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.
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 $130,000.00-145,000.00 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.
