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News Reporter jobs are open across broadcast television, digital media, print, and radio, at every level from entry-level to senior and investigative, with specializations in breaking news, data journalism, and multimedia storytelling. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations
FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role
FOX 29 Philadelphia is seeking a passionate, versatile, and high-energy News Reporter who brings hustle, originality, and innovation to our newsroom every day. If you are ready to "GO THERE" in Philadelphia, we want to see your reel! We are looking for someone with a passion for creating content across livestreaming news programs, digital news sites, social media, and linear TV, someone with a streaming and digital-first mindset that has evolved beyond traditional TV news constructs. We are looking for someone who can execute non-traditional storytelling, creating content for live streaming, website, and social platforms in a way that can also be repurposed for linear. This is a full-time staff position focused primarily on General Assignment Reporting, backed by a dominant live presence and strong field reporting capabilities, with the flexibility to serve as a fill-in host of our streaming hours. The ideal candidate excels in fast-paced breaking news situations, possesses a deep commitment to fair and clear storytelling, and knows how to engage audiences across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, with a significant social footprint across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting & Storytelling: Pitch and develop original story ideas, cultivate local contacts, and deliver clear, fair, and impactful reports covering a wide spectrum of topics—from hard news to popular culture.
- Breaking News & Live Coverage: Maintain composure and authority during breaking news events with a strong, dynamic live presence in the field.
- Fill-In Anchoring: Serve as a fill-in anchor on various newscasts when requested, delivering polished, authoritative coverage from the studio desk.
- Multi-Platform & Social Media: Tailor content for linear broadcast, streaming, and digital channels. Utilize social media trends and best practices to interact with viewers and expand the station's reach.
- Continuing Coverage: Track ongoing local issues, identify new developments, and provide meaningful context to complex stories.
- Community Engagement: Represent FOX 29 professionally to foster trust and build strong, lasting relationships across the Philadelphia community.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 4+ years of professional writing, researching, and on-air news reporting experience, preferably covering major news events in a Top 50 or medium-to-large market.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, or a related field preferred.
- Live & On-Air Excellence: Exceptional live field-reporting skills, polished on-air and anchoring presence, and outstanding written and verbal communication.
- Editorial Judgment: Strong knowledge of current events, local issues, and a passion for owning your stories from concept to broadcast.
- Flexibility: A collaborative team player willing to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, fill-in anchor shifts, and dynamic field schedules as breaking news demands.
Ready to join our team? Submit your resume and a link to your reel highlighting your best live reporting and any anchoring work.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to fox29hr@fox.com or call (215) 982-5215 or visit our readily accessible station located at 330 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
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 $130,000.00-145,000.00 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.
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV Stations
FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role
FOX 29 Philadelphia is seeking a passionate, versatile, and high-energy News Reporter who brings hustle, originality, and innovation to our newsroom every day. If you are ready to "GO THERE" in Philadelphia, we want to see your reel! We are looking for someone with a passion for creating content across livestreaming news programs, digital news sites, social media, and linear TV, someone with a streaming and digital-first mindset that has evolved beyond traditional TV news constructs. We are looking for someone who can execute non-traditional storytelling, creating content for live streaming, website, and social platforms in a way that can also be repurposed for linear. This is a full-time staff position focused primarily on General Assignment Reporting, backed by a dominant live presence and strong field reporting capabilities, with the flexibility to serve as a fill-in host of our streaming hours. The ideal candidate excels in fast-paced breaking news situations, possesses a deep commitment to fair and clear storytelling, and knows how to engage audiences across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, with a significant social footprint across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting & Storytelling: Pitch and develop original story ideas, cultivate local contacts, and deliver clear, fair, and impactful reports covering a wide spectrum of topics—from hard news to popular culture.
- Breaking News & Live Coverage: Maintain composure and authority during breaking news events with a strong, dynamic live presence in the field.
- Fill-In Anchoring: Serve as a fill-in anchor on various newscasts when requested, delivering polished, authoritative coverage from the studio desk.
- Multi-Platform & Social Media: Tailor content for linear broadcast, streaming, and digital channels. Utilize social media trends and best practices to interact with viewers and expand the station's reach.
- Continuing Coverage: Track ongoing local issues, identify new developments, and provide meaningful context to complex stories.
- Community Engagement: Represent FOX 29 professionally to foster trust and build strong, lasting relationships across the Philadelphia community.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 4+ years of professional writing, researching, and on-air news reporting experience, preferably covering major news events in a Top 50 or medium-to-large market.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, or a related field preferred.
- Live & On-Air Excellence: Exceptional live field-reporting skills, polished on-air and anchoring presence, and outstanding written and verbal communication.
- Editorial Judgment: Strong knowledge of current events, local issues, and a passion for owning your stories from concept to broadcast.
- Flexibility: A collaborative team player willing to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, fill-in anchor shifts, and dynamic field schedules as breaking news demands.
Ready to join our team? Submit your resume and a link to your reel highlighting your best live reporting and any anchoring work.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to fox29hr@fox.com or call (215) 982-5215 or visit our readily accessible station located at 330 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
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 $130,000.00-145,000.00 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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in news reporter jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
- Strong AP Style writing and editing proficiency
- Experience with content management systems such as WordPress or Arc Publishing
- Demonstrated ability to report, write, and publish under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in audio, photo, or video production for digital platforms
- Active social media presence and understanding of audience engagement metrics
Tips for Your News Reporter Job Search
Tailor your clips to each beat
Hiring editors look at your published work before your resume. Pull three to five clips that match the beat you're applying for, whether that's local government, crime, or business, and list them at the top of your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists news reporter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your digital output concretely
Newsrooms want reporters who understand audience metrics. Note specific story performance data on your resume, such as page views, social shares, or SEO rankings, to show you can produce work that reaches readers beyond print.
Research the outlet before your interview
Read or watch at least a week of recent coverage before your interview. Editors test whether you know the outlet's tone, coverage gaps, and audience, so come ready to pitch two or three story ideas that fit their existing voice.
Build a multimedia portfolio alongside text clips
Most newsrooms now expect reporters to shoot photos, record audio, or edit short video. Add at least one multimedia piece to your portfolio even if it's self-produced, because a text-only clip file signals limited versatility to digital editors.
Follow up with a story pitch, not just a thank you
After your interview, send a brief follow-up that includes one fresh story idea relevant to the outlet's coverage. It demonstrates initiative and keeps your name attached to editorial thinking rather than just the hiring process.
News Reporter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most news reporters?
The companies hiring the most news reporters right now include GRAY MEDIA, Fox Corporation, and The Hearst Corporation, with the largest share of openings in New York, Massachusetts, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Openings are distributed across local television stations, regional newspapers, and national digital outlets.
How many news reporter jobs are remote?
About 42% of news reporter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a shift driven largely by digital and newsletter-focused outlets. Beats that rely on on-site access, such as courts, city hall, or breaking news, remain almost entirely in-person, while data journalism and feature writing roles are most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become a news reporter?
Start by earning a degree in journalism or communications, then build a clip file through campus newspapers, local outlets, or freelance pitches. Intern at a newsroom to learn deadline workflows and source development. Apply to entry-level roles at community papers, local television stations, or digital outlets, and use each assignment to develop a specialization that makes your work distinct.
Can you get hired as a news reporter with little or no experience?
Yes, many community newspapers, hyperlocal digital outlets, and nonprofit newsrooms hire reporters with limited professional experience if you have strong writing samples. Self-published clips from a blog, campus paper, or local newsletter count. Pitching and landing a freelance story at a regional outlet before you apply full-time also demonstrates initiative that entry-level editors reward.
What does the news reporter interview process look like?
Most newsrooms begin with a phone or video screening focused on your beat knowledge and clips, followed by an in-person or second-round interview with an editor or hiring panel. Many outlets assign a timed writing test or ask you to pitch stories on the spot. Some broadcast positions require an on-camera audition or a review of recent packages before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to news reporter jobs?
You can find and apply to news reporter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from newsrooms across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your beat, experience level, and preferred format, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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