Base: $60.00-72.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified...
Political news reporting
Digital storytelling and audience engagement
Breaking news coverage
FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic and driven Political Reporter to lead coverage of local, state, and national politics with a strong emphasis on digital storytelling and audience engagement
Job Summary
FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic and driven Political Reporter to lead coverage of local, state, and national politics with a strong emphasis on digital storytelling and audience engagement.
This role offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $60.00-72.00 and benefits including medical, dental, vision, insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
The position requires producing compelling political stories for multiple platforms including broadcast, web, mobile, and social media while maintaining strong source relationships.
Matching Summary
FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic and driven Political Reporter to lead coverage of local, state, and national politics with a strong emphasis on digital storytelling and audience engagement.
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
Political news reporting
Digital storytelling and audience engagement
Breaking news coverage
Live on-air reporting
SEO best practices for web content
Social media content creation
Nice-to-have
Multimedia video production
Experience covering Chicago politics
Use of data and public records for stories
Collaboration with digital and production teams
Experimentation with newsletters and podcasts
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
3–5+ years of political reporting experience
Strong understanding of local, state, and national politics