News Anchor

Job Description

FOX Chicago is seeking a dynamic storyteller to engage audiences across broadcast, streaming, social media, podcasts, and emerging platforms. The role requires a mix of on‑air presence, investigative reporting, and community engagement to bring local and national stories to life in Chicagoland.

• Host live and recorded programming from studio and occasional field assignments.
• Lead engaging conversations that help audiences understand stories shaping Chicagoland and the nation.
• Report on breaking news, major events, and compelling local stories across multiple platforms.
• Conduct thoughtful interviews with news makers, community leaders, and everyday people.
• Develop original story ideas driven by curiosity, audience interests, and cultural relevance.
• Create compelling content for broadcast, streaming, social media, and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, meteorologists, and digital teams to develop innovative storytelling approaches.
• Identify emerging trends, cultural conversations, and audience interests that can drive impactful coverage.
• Contribute to podcasts and other long‑form storytelling initiatives as opportunities arise.
• Represent FOX Chicago in the community and help strengthen audience engagement across platforms.

• Minimum of 5 years of journalism, reporting, anchoring, hosting, or related storytelling experience.
• Exceptional communication, interviewing, and live presentation skills.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to explain complex topics in a clear, engaging manner.
• Proven ability to generate original story ideas and develop compelling content.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.
• Strong understanding of digital, streaming, and social media platforms.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news situations as required.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across newsroom teams.
• Ability to discuss breaking news, weather, traffic, politics, and major events in a conversational, informative, and audience‑focused manner.

• Experience hosting live television, streaming programs, podcasts, or other audience‑facing content.
• Knowledge of the Chicago market, local issues, and community interests.
• Experience creating digital‑first and social media content that drives audience engagement.
• Degree in Meteorology or experience communicating weather and climate‑related stories.

• Pay rate: $50.00–$60.00 per hour (final offer dependent on education, skills, experience, and location).
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits in accordance with plan documents.
• 401(k) plan, paid time off, and additional benefits as specified by policy.
• Union‑represented employees receive benefits in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.