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

Fox News Digital is looking for a sharp, driven, and strategic Politics Editor to help lead our political coverage across FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes politics, has a deep bench of sources, and thrives in a fast-paced, digital-first newsroom. You’ll work closely with reporters and editors to drive story development, secure exclusives, break news, and shape our coverage to stand out in a competitive media landscape.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Drive daily and enterprise political coverage that sets Fox apart—ensuring speed, substance, and strong editorial framing

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

• Monitor the political landscape—including breaking news, social media, and emerging trends—to proactively assign and elevate stories

• Collaborate with editorial leadership on short- and long-term projects, series, and event-based coverage

• Write and edit content as needed in deadline-driven, high-impact news situations

• Mentor and coach reporters to develop sharp pitches, stronger copy, and deeper reporting

• Lead trainings and develop best practices on sourcing, booking, and story advancement

• Coordinate closely with Fox News Channel and Fox News Media colleagues to align digital and on-air political reporting

• Additional duties as assigned

• Minimum 5 years of experience covering or editing politics in a digital newsroom

• A well-established rolodex of political sources and a track record of exclusives and impactful reporting

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with experience managing editorial teams or mentoring junior staff

• Excellent editorial judgment and a deep understanding of the national political landscape

• Familiarity with content performance analytics and digital audience behavior

• Ability to work under pressure and on tight deadlines, including during breaking news

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Organizational skills that enable management of multiple stories and priorities simultaneously

• Flexibility to work some holidays and off-hours as news demands; an “on-call” mentality

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience

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 $74,000.00-99,000.00 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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