Freelance Reporter, World/Politics
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