Digital Journalist, LiveNOW

Unclassified - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

11-50 employees

About the position

The Digital Journalist will join the LiveNOW team at FOX TV Stations, focusing on delivering live news coverage of breaking events and important stories as they happen. This role involves curating, producing, and hosting content across various platforms, ensuring viewers receive timely and relevant news updates. The position is based in the west coast newsroom at FOX 10 Phoenix and requires a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a passion for storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Gather, produce and present original content live, including breaking news and coverage of major news events, on digital, social, streaming and broadcast platforms nationwide.
• Simultaneously manage content and live video production, including video switching and graphics.
• Monitor live video feeds, newsgathering tools and social media for the latest information and content.
• Maintain constant communication with FOX O&O stations as well as other internal and external partners to coordinate receiving video and new information.
• Stay up-to-date on news and current events.
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial process.
• Monitor real-time analytics.
• Adhere to journalistic standards.
• Assist in planning.
• Produce for other Digital Journalists.
• Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience reporting and hosting live news coverage on digital and social platforms preferred.
• BA/BS degree, preferably in Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Excellent live communicator with the ability to host continuous coverage over extended periods.
• Tech-savvy multitasker with strong knowledge of the technical aspects of digital news production, including live streaming and video publishing.
• Experience operating a TriCaster or similar video production system a plus.
• Proficient in tools used for web-based newsgathering tools, content creation and monitoring digital analytics.
• Superior news judgement.
• Social media expert.
• Overwhelming attention to detail.
• Thrive under pressure.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with video production systems like TriCaster.
• Familiarity with digital analytics tools.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.