Reporter, US News and Crime
Fox News MediaRole Overview
Fox News Media is hiring a mid-level Reporter, US News and Crime. This is a full-time role in Los Angeles. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox News Media FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month. 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.
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 $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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Reporter, US News and Crime position at Fox News Media?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Fox News Media. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Reporter, US News and Crime position at Fox News Media located?
This position is based in Los Angeles. Fox News Media has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Reporter, US News and Crime at Fox News Media earn?
Fox News Media has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Reporter, US News and Crime role at Fox News Media posted?
This role was posted on June 16, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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