Senior Editor, Politics

fox com; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits per plan

Union benefits per CBA

Job summary

Fox News Media seeks a Senior Editor to lead our fast-paced digital coverage on FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. You will set editorial priorities, oversee breaking and enterprise reporting, and ensure sharp, fast, and precise coverage. AP Style expert who thrives under pressure and guides a large newsroom.

You will manage a team of editors and reporters, coordinating coverage across politics, business, and general assignments, while using analytics to optimize reach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in news, TV, or daily digital video.
• Experience leading a newsroom or large editorial team.
• Strong editing, headline writing, and storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to manage breaking news under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Direct breaking news coverage and editorial decisions.
• Lead a team of editors and reporters to deliver exclusive reporting.
• Oversee long-term planning and fast-paced daily operations.
• Assign and manage coverage across verticals for timely reporting.
• Utilize real-time analytics to drive editorial decisions and engagement.
• Monitor competitors and industry trends to stay ahead.

Skills

Editorial leadership

AP Style expertise

News judgement

Digital analytics

SEO

Breaking news

Story shaping

CMS proficiency

Team management

Tools

Chartbeat

Adobe Analytics

CMS platforms

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News MediaFOX 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 Editorto 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.

You will be offered the following 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

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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.

• 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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