Fox News Network is hiring : Editor, Politics in Washington

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 a sharp, fast, and strategic Politics Editor to anchor our swing shift (12-8pm ET) coverage of politics on FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. This role is designed for an editor who thrives on breaking news, knows how to package stories to dominate the digital conversation, and can manage the newsroom during peak afternoon and evening traffic hours.

The Politics Editor will be the first line of quality control in this critical window, ensuring that Fox's political coverage is fast, sharp, visually compelling, and competitive.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Anchor afternoon and evening political coverage, driving breaking news, trending stories, and smart follow-ups.
• Assign, edit, and package stories with speed, accuracy, and strong framing, ensuring headlines, ledes, and visuals meet Fox News Digital's standards.
• Work closely with reporters, Senior Editors, Managing Editors, homepage, video, and social teams to ensure clean delivery of assets and strong placement.
• Monitor political developments, wire services, competitors, and social platforms for story opportunities; make real-time editorial calls to keep Fox ahead.
• Shape reporter pitches into polished, impactful journalism and coach writers on sharp copy, sourcing discipline, and audience-focused framing.
• Maintain strong communication with day shift and overnight teams to ensure seamless coverage handoffs.
• Occasionally write quick-turn political copy as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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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 $83,000.00-97,000.00 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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