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Reporter – Politics
| Company | FOX |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $84500 – $127200 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience covering the news and newsroom experience is required
- Author page with easily accessible bylines
- Strong knowledge of AP style
- A clear and crisp writing style
- A strong network of sources in Washington, DC
- A firm grasp of current events and a desire to be precise, quick, and accurate in presenting the news to the vast FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com audience
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and work under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment
- Ability to be flexible and can work on some holidays as needed; possess an “on-call” mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions
- Experience working with journalists at the international level
- Knowledge of developing SEO-focused content
- Ability to travel and report from the field on short notice
Responsibilities
- Cover breaking news events, writing quickly and precisely to help solidify Fox News as the go-to site for developing stories
- Source international media for stories that resonate with FoxNews.com’s audience, aggregating with complete and proper attribution
- Pursue original and exclusive stories with headlines and angles in mind, working closely with contacts and sources
- Attend press conferences, events, and other relevant gatherings to report on current events and developments
- Verify facts, sources, and information to ensure accuracy and credibility in reporting
- Collaborate with editors, photographers, editors, fellow reporters, and other team members to produce high-quality journalistic content
- Stay updated on current events, trends, and issues to pitch and pursue compelling story ideas
- Meet deadlines and manage time effectively to prioritize and execute assignments efficiently
- Adapt to changing news priorities and contribute to coverage of breaking news and developing stories as needed
- Ability to travel to investigate, interview, fact check, and report on original stories
- Present all original and exclusive stories in an accessible, consistent, and compelling style
- Arriving to work prepared, with story ideas, pitches, and headlines in mind
Preferred Qualifications
- Photoshop and knowledge of video iPhone editing skills are a plus
