Senior Politics Editor: Lead Fast, Strategic Coverage

Fox Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX News Digital is seeking a Senior Editor to lead the newsroom’s fast-paced coverage across FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. You will guide editorial priorities, oversee a team of editors and reporters, and ensure reporting is sharp, fast, and precise in a high-pressure digital environment.

You will manage long-term and daily operations, allocate coverage across verticals, and use real-time analytics to optimize audience engagement while upholding AP Style and newsroom standards.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years in news, TV, or daily digital video.
• Minimum 3 years in newsroom management overseeing editors/reporters.
• Expertise in political and general news journalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of editors and reporters to deliver exclusive, agenda-setting journalism.
• Oversee long-term editorial planning and fast-paced daily news operations.
• Assign and manage coverage across key verticals with strong editorial judgment.
• Direct breaking news coverage and quick editorial decisions to maintain digital leadership.
• Use real-time analytics to drive editorial decisions and maximize audience engagement.

Skills

AP Style

Editing

Leadership

Analytics

SEO

Social media

Editorial judgment

AI tools in editorial workflows

Tools

Chartbeat

Adobe Analytics

CMS platforms

Job description

FOX News Digital is seeking a Senior Editor to lead the newsroom’s fast-paced coverage across FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. You will guide editorial priorities, oversee a team of editors and reporters, and ensure reporting is sharp, fast, and precise in a high-pressure digital environment.

You will manage long-term and daily operations, allocate coverage across verticals, and use real-time analytics to optimize audience engagement while upholding AP Style and newsroom standards.