Senior Editor, Politics

FOX News Channel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical/dental/vision

a 401(k) plan

paid time off

other benefits

Job summary

Fox News Channel is seeking an experienced Senior Editor to lead our fast-paced digital news coverage on FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com.

You will set editorial priorities, oversee breaking and enterprise coverage, and ensure reporting is sharp, fast, and precise in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in news, TV, or daily digital video.
• Prior newsroom management experience (minimum 3 years) overseeing a team of reporters and editors.
• Expertise in political and general news journalism with current events knowledge.
• Experience using content management systems and digital publishing tools.
• Strong command of AP Style and editing, headline writing, and story shaping.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Managing Editors on newsgathering strategies and performance plans.
• Lead a team of editors and reporters to deliver exclusive journalism and original reporting.
• Oversee long-term editorial planning and fast-paced daily news operations.
• Assign and manage story coverage across key verticals for timely reporting.
• Approve and refine pitches to align with Fox News Digital’s mission and audience.
• Direct breaking news coverage with quick editorial decisions.
• Use analytics to drive editorial decisions and maximize audience engagement.
• Monitor competitors and trends to keep Fox News Digital ahead in digital news space.
• Primarily an editing and management role with occasional reporting responsibilities.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Editing

AP Style

Digital news

Analytics

SEO

Social media

Story shaping

News desk management

Tools

CMS

Chartbeat

Adobe Analytics

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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 looking for an experienced Senior Editor to lead our fast-paced news coverage on FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. You have a proven track record of leading a major newsroom, news desk, or a large team of reporters and editors in a competitive digital environment. In this role, you will set editorial priorities, oversee coverage of breaking and enterprise news, and ensure our reporting is sharp, fast, and precise. You are an expert in AP Style, understand digital audience behavior, and thrive in high-pressure breaking news situations. Your team covers a wide range of content, including general assignments, politics, and business, and you bring the editorial vision to keep our coverage ahead of the competition.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM ET- 4:00 PM ET

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with Managing Editors & Deputy Managing Editors on newsgathering strategies and performance enhancement plans
• Lead a team of editors and reporters to deliver exclusive, agenda-setting journalism and original reporting
• Oversee both long-term editorial planning and fast-paced daily news operations
• Assign and manage story coverage across all key verticals, ensuring impactful and timely reporting
• Approve and refine pitches from reporters and editors, ensuring they align with Fox News Digital’s mission and audience expectations
• Direct breaking news coverage, making quick editorial decisions to keep Fox News Digital first and best in fast-moving situations
• Utilize real-time analytics (Chartbeat, Adobe Analytics, etc.) to drive editorial decisions and maximize audience engagement
• Monitor competitors and industry trends to keep Fox News Digital ahead in the digital news space
• Primarily an editing and management role, with occasional reporting responsibilities as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• At least 6 years of experience in news, TV, or daily digital video
• Prior newsroom management experience (minimum of 3 years) overseeing a team of reporters and editors
• Expertise in political and general news journalism, with a deep understanding of current events
• Experience using content management systems and digital publishing tools
• Strong command of AP Style and exceptional editing, headline writing, and story-shaping skills
• Proven ability to lead and execute in breaking news situations under high-pressure
• Experience leveraging digital analytics (Chartbeat, Adobe Analytics, etc.) to optimize content strategy
• Strong SEO and social media skills to enhance story reach and visibility
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills to uphold editorial standards and manage multiple priorities across platforms
• Ability to pivot seamlessly between breaking news and in-depth enterprise projects
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as news demands
• A self-starter with strong editorial judgment, decision-making skills, and a commitment to accuracy and fairness
• Experience integrating AI tools into editorial workflows to enhance speed, efficiency, and decision-making, while exercising strong editorial judgment and oversight

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 $106,000.00-145,000.00 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.

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• 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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