Breaking Politics Writer: Fast, Exclusive Reporting

Fox News Media; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking an experienced Politics Writer to join FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com. You will cover breaking political events, produce fast, accurate reporting, and deliver original and exclusive stories that set Fox apart.

The role requires a newsroom background, strong AP style, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. You will source national and international media, craft headlines, and collaborate with editors to ensure compelling visuals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a professional newsroom.
• Intense interest in U.S. politics, 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 and an on-call mentality for breaking news.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate research, fact-gathering, and story framing in a fast-moving news cycle.

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 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.

Skills

AP style

crisp writing

deadline-driven

on-call mentality

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

ChatGPT

Gemini

NotebookLM

Job description

Fox News Media is seeking an experienced Politics Writer to join FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com. You will cover breaking political events, produce fast, accurate reporting, and deliver original and exclusive stories that set Fox apart.

The role requires a newsroom background, strong AP style, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. You will source national and international media, craft headlines, and collaborate with editors to ensure compelling visuals.