Freelance Reporter, World/Politics

FOXNEW Fox News Network, LLC
NY, NY Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2023 CLOSED ON 1/3/2024

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month. JOB DESCRIPTION FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com are looking for an experienced Reporter to join our team. You have years of experience in journalism with an eye for breaking and compelling news to serve our audience. You “live and breathe” news, consuming content from a wide variety of sources. You are able to write and produce several stories efficiently daily, covering news of the day along with original and exclusive news. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Cover some breaking news events, writing quickly and precisely to help solidify Fox News as the go-to site for developing stories Source international media for stories that resonate with FoxNews.com’s audience, aggregating with complete and proper attribution Pursue original and exclusive stories with headlines and angles in mind, working closely with contacts and sources Present all stories, original, breaking, and aggregated, in an accessible, consistent, and compelling style Collaborate closely with editors and fellow reporters Help to produce stories from our network of international stringers. Ability to travel and report from the field on short notice Arriving to work prepared, with story ideas, pitches and headlines in mind WHAT YOU WILL NEED Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is study is preferred, or equivalent experience 4 years of experience covering the news and newsroom experience Author page with easily accessible bylines Strong knowledge of AP style A clear and crisp writing style A strong network of sources in Washington, DC A firm grasp of current events and a desire to be precise, quick, and accurate in presenting the news to the vast FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com audience Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and work under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment Ability to be flexible and can work on some holidays as needed; possess an “on-call” mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions Experience working with journalists at the international level Knowledge of developing SEO-focused content PhotoShop and knowledge of video (iPhone) editing skills is a plus #LI-DNI 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. At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off. Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $28.61-38.99 per hour for California, Washington, New York City and Westchester County, NY. $23.75-32.25 per hour for Colorado. 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. View more detail about FOX Benefits. We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.

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