Fox News Media · 8 hours ago
Editor, Politics
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$83K/yr - $97K/yr
5+ years expFox News Media is a leading media organization that operates multiple platforms, including FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network. They are seeking a Politics Editor to manage their political coverage during peak hours, ensuring fast and compelling reporting while collaborating with various teams to maintain high editorial standards.
Broadcasting
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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience covering or editing politics in a fast-paced digital newsroom
Strong news judgment and a proven ability to manage breaking and trending political stories under tight deadlines
Experience with headlines, visuals, and homepage packaging that drive digital performance
Excellent editing skills, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and sharp framing
Strong collaboration skills, especially working cross-functionally with homepage, social, and video
Familiarity with digital audience analytics and how to frame content for reach and impact
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment
Flexibility to work occasional holidays and off-hours when news demands
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field 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
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Trey Yingst
Chief Foreign Correspondent
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