Base: $60.00-72.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified...
3-5 years of reporting experience
Strong understanding of local politics
Excellent writing and live reporting skills
FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic Political Reporter to lead coverage of local, state, and national politics with a strong emphasis on digital storytelling
Job Summary
FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic Political Reporter to lead coverage of local, state, and national politics with a strong emphasis on digital storytelling.
The role requires producing in-depth enterprise and investigative political coverage while filing quickly for web, live blogs, and social media.
This position offers a competitive pay rate of $60.00-72.00 per hour along with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
Matching Summary
FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic Political Reporter to lead coverage of local, state, and national politics with a strong emphasis on digital storytelling.
Salary
Base: $60.00-72.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical/dental/vision, insurance, 401(k), paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
3-5 years of reporting experience
Strong understanding of local politics
Excellent writing and live reporting skills
Nice-to-have
Experience covering Chicago or Illinois politics
Multimedia skills shooting video on social media
Ability to experiment with new formats like podcasts
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
Proven ability to break stories and cultivate sources
Familiarity with SEO and audience engagement tools