Political Reporter

About the role

Fox Chicago is seeking a dynamic and driven Political Reporter to cover local, state, and national politics with a focus on digital storytelling and audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, and deliver compelling political stories for daily newscasts and digital platforms
• Develop and maintain relationships with sources within government, campaigns, and policy organizations
• Produce in-depth enterprise and investigative political coverage
• File quickly and accurately for FOXChicago.com, live blogs, and social media
• Create digital-first content including articles, explainers, and video clips optimized for online audiences
• Appear live on-air for breaking political coverage and analysis
• Collaborate with producers, digital teams, and assignment editors to shape coverage
• Use data, public records, and research tools to uncover impactful stories
• Engage with viewers through social media platforms and community events
• Monitor political trends and identify stories that resonate with a Chicago-area audience

Digital Responsibilities

• Write and publish multiple web stories daily with SEO best practices
• Produce short-form and long-form video content for digital platforms
• Contribute to live streams, special coverage, and election night reporting
• Leverage analytics tools to inform story decisions and audience growth
• Maintain an active and professional social media presence (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Experiment with new formats such as newsletters, podcasts, or explainers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or related field
• 3–5+ years of reporting experience, preferably covering politics
• Strong understanding of local, state, and national politics
• Proven ability to break stories and cultivate sources
• Excellent writing, live reporting, and storytelling skills
• Experience publishing to digital platforms and CMS tools
• Familiarity with SEO, social media strategy, and audience engagement
• Strong editorial judgment and commitment to journalistic ethics

Preferred Skills

• Experience covering Chicago or Illinois politics
• Multimedia skills (shooting/posting video on social media)