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Fox News Media · 1 week ago

Writer, Politics

Fox News Media operates various news platforms and is currently looking for an experienced Politics Writer to join their team. The role involves covering breaking political news, producing original reporting, and collaborating with editors to ensure high-quality content.

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Responsibilities

Cover breaking political news events, writing quickly and precisely to help solidify Fox News as the go-to site for developing stories
Source national and international media for stories that resonate with FoxNews.com’s audience, aggregating with complete and proper attribution
Pursue original and exclusive stories through trusted source development
Craft sharp, clear headlines and collaborate with editors and PAs to ensure visuals strengthen story presentation
Travel on short notice to pursue stories as needed
Stay engaged with your beat during weekends or holidays as news demands
Inform editors of current and developing stories on your beat daily
Adhere to Fox News Digital’s journalistic standards and processes
Interpret real-time analytics and adjust article framing and presentation accordingly
Collaborate closely with editors and fellow reporters to maintain consistency, accuracy, and impact across coverage

Qualification

Journalism experienceAP style proficiencyPolitical knowledgeDeadline-driven environmentAnalytical skillsCollaboration skillsWriting skills

Required

2+ years of experience covering news in a professional newsroom
Intense interest in U.S. politics, including campaigns, Congress, and the White House
Strong grasp of AP style and a clear, crisp writing style
Deep understanding of current events and a commitment to precision, speed, and accuracy
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and perform under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom
Flexibility to work some holidays or off-hours as news demands; an 'on-call' mentality for breaking news

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision
Insurance
A 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

Company

Fox News Media

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Welcome to FOX News Media on LinkedIn -- America's choice for news! 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 AVOD platform FOX Weather.

Funding

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Leadership Team

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Trey Yingst
Chief Foreign Correspondent
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