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Fox News Media · 1 week ago

Writer, Politics

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $78K/yr

2+ years exp

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.

Broadcasting

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.

Founded in 1996

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees