Political Reporter Job at FOX News Channel in Chicago

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.JOB DESCRIPTIONFOX 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.Key ResponsibilitiesReport, write, and deliver compelling political stories for daily newscasts and digital platformsDevelop and maintain relationships with sources within government, campaigns, and policy organizationsProduce in-depth enterprise and investigative political coverageFile quickly and accurately for FOXChicago.com, live blogs, and social mediaCreate digital-first content including articles, explainers, and video clips optimized for online audiencesAppear live on-air for breaking political coverage and analysisCollaborate with producers, digital teams, and assignment editors to shape coverageUse data, public records, and research tools to uncover impactful storiesEngage with viewers through social media platforms and community eventsMonitor political trends and identify stories that resonate with a Chicago-area audienceDigital ResponsibilitiesWrite and publish multiple web stories daily with SEO best practicesProduce short-form and long-form video content for digital platformsContribute to live streams, special coverage, and election night reportingLeverage analytics tools to inform story decisions and audience growthMaintain an active and professional social media presence (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)Experiment with new formats such as newsletters, podcasts, or explainersQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or related field3–5+ years of reporting experience, preferably covering politicsStrong understanding of local, state, and national politicsProven ability to break stories and cultivate sourcesExcellent writing, live reporting, and storytelling skillsExperience publishing to digital platforms and CMS toolsFamiliarity with SEO, social media strategy, and audience engagementAbility to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroomStrong editorial judgment and commitment to journalistic ethicsPreferred SkillsExperience covering Chicago or Illinois politicsMultimedia skills (shooting/posting video on social media)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 $60.00-72.00 per hour. 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.
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