Reporter, US News and Crime

FOX News Network, LLC • $74K — $97K *

Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person

Media

5 - 7 years of experience

1 month ago

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Qualifications

5-7 years of experience in a newsroom environment
In-depth background in covering US news, particularly crime and investigations
Strong network of contacts in criminal, legal, and police spheres
Proficient in AP style writing and digital content management systems
Experience using research tools like PACER, Lexis-Nexis, and FOIA requests
Familiarity with SEO practices and digital analytics
Ability to work flexible hours and respond to breaking news situations

Responsibilities

Conduct original enterprise and investigative reporting
Quickly respond to breaking news and produce accurate stories under pressure
Create engaging stories integrating video, interviews, and graphic elements
Pitch daily story ideas while managing multiple assignments
Utilize diverse sources to generate exclusive reporting

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Benefits aligned with applicable collective bargaining agreements
Additional benefits as outlined in company documentation

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox News Digital is seeking an experienced Reporter to join US News/Crime team. You are a seasoned reporter with extensive national newsroom experience. You have a wide range of sources that will enable you to break news and dig in on original and exclusive reporting.

**This is NOT an on-air role."

You will be offered one of the following shifts:

Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM, ET - 7:00 PM, ET; Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM ET; Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm

A SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Emphasis on original, enterprise and investigative reporting
Must be able to respond to breaking US news and turn stories accurately under pressure
Ability to consistently produce stories with original video, interviews, photos and graphic elements
Ideal candidate will have robust rolodex of criminal, legal and police contacts
Pitch stories daily as well as execute short- and long-term assignments

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Professional newsroom experience
Experience covering US news at a national media outlet, digital experience preferred
Experience covering crime, courts, legal, and investigations
Knowledge of AP style writing
Command of PACER, Lexis-Nexis, FOIA requests
Command of SEO
Experience with digital analytics to monitor, build traffic
Experience with headlines
CMS, WordPress knowledge
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Possess a competitive spirit
Possess an "on-call" mentality and be prepared to work outside of shift in emergency or breaking news conditions
Eager to network out of the office
Voracious consumer of news
Ability to leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM)) to accelerate research, fact-gathering, and story framing in a fast-moving news cycle.

#LI-BC1

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $74,000.00-97,500.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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