News Reporter

Fox 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, producing approximately 1,300 hours of local news each week. FOX LOCAL extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV and mobile devices, while LiveNOW from FOX provides a national 24/7 live streaming service.

About the role

FOX 29 Philadelphia is seeking a passionate, versatile, and high‑energy News Reporter who brings hustle, originality, and innovation to the newsroom. This full‑time staff position focuses on General Assignment Reporting with a dominant live presence and strong field reporting capabilities, and includes flexibility to serve as a fill‑in host for streaming hours. The ideal candidate excels in fast‑paced breaking‑news situations, commits to fair and clear storytelling, and engages audiences across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, maintaining a significant social footprint on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Responsibilities

• Reporting & Storytelling: Pitch and develop original story ideas, cultivate local contacts, and deliver clear, fair, and impactful reports covering 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, 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 and local issues, with a passion for owning stories from concept to broadcast.
• Flexibility: 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.

Pay

Salary range: $130,000 – $145,000 annually (final offer dependent on education, skills, experience, and location).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
• For union‑represented employees, benefits are provided per the applicable collective bargaining agreement