Editor, Politics

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

We are seeking a highly experienced Politics Editor to join our Fox News Digital team. As a Politics Editor, you will work across all sections of FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com and actively engage with Managing Editors, Senior Editors, and Reporters to leverage your extensive rolodex of sources and contacts for newsgathering and story idea generation. You are determined to break news, book exclusive interviews, secure insightful analyses, and drive the conversation for the Fox News Digital platforms. 

You may be offered one of the following shifts or ranges in schedules below (ET): 

Tues-Sat, 6 AM - 2 PM 

Tues-Sat, 8 AM - 4 PM 

Tues-Sat, 12 PM - 8 PM  

Tues-Sat, 2 PM -10 PM 

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Work with the Deputy Managing Editor, Politics; other Managing Editors; Senior Editors and Editors, as well reporters and other colleagues across the Fox News Digital operation, on newsgathering, idea generation, and story advancement for Politics and News 

• Provide insights on story angles, exclusive interviews, and original content, and book contacts for stories and interviews directly when necessary 

• Collaborate closely with Managing Editor, Politics, and other editorial leaders on short-term and long-term editorial projects and series 

• Develop interesting Politics story angles and ideas for content on Digital platforms 

• Engage with Politics and News desk on advancement of stories through new interviews 

• Lead trainings and create best practices for the editorial team on booking, acquiring sources, and story advancement 

• Write and edit content, when necessary, in tight deadline situations to help deliver the best quality product 

• Multitask on tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment 

• Monitor the news, social media platforms, and online forums for the latest breaking news and trending items 

• Collaborate closely with FOX News Channel and other FOX News Media colleagues 

• Additional duties as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED 

• Minimum of five years of experience with an extensive knowledge of the political and news environment 

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience 

• Experience with reviewing and analyzing data, and taking action

• Extensive Rolodex of contacts and sources to bring to the Digital team for original and exclusive reporting 

• Experience in managing and mentoring team members, and a track record of collaboration with internal leaders and stakeholders 

• Familiar with political issues, players, and events; robust source networks and contacts generally 

• Excellent editorial judgment and extensive knowledge of news and current events, politics, cultural, and viral content 

• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and work under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment 

• Ability to be flexible and work on some holidays as needed; possess an “on-call” mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions 

• Excellent track record of achieving results in a fast-paced work environment 

• Organization skills that allow multiple projects to be produced simultaneously 

• A positive and collaborative attitude 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to see the bigger picture and prioritize across multiple workstreams 

• Ability to quickly and independently problem solve and communicate early 

• Understanding of audience dynamics and segmentation  

#LI-DNI

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $67,000.00-90,000.00 annually for Washington, D.C. 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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