Writer, Politics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

FOX News Channel is seeking an experienced Politics Writer to join our team. You will cover breaking political news, produce multiple stories daily, and deliver original reporting that distinguishes Fox News from competitors.

You will write quickly and accurately, leveraging a sharp, AP-style approach and collaborating with editors to ensure compelling, reliable coverage across FoxNews.com and Fox Business.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience covering news in a professional newsroom.
• Intense interest in U.S. politics, including 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.

Responsibilities

• Cover breaking political news events with fast, precise writing.
• Source national and international media with proper attribution.
• Pursue original and exclusive stories through trusted source development.
• Craft sharp headlines and collaborate with editors for strong visuals.
• Travel on short notice to pursue stories as needed.
• Inform editors of current and developing stories on your beat daily.
• Adhere to journalistic standards and processes.
• Interpret real-time analytics and adjust framing accordingly.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters to maintain consistency and impact.

Skills

AP style

Crisp writing

Deadline-driven

Digital journalism

News analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Tools

AI tools

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News Media 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

FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com are looking for an experienced Politics Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have years of experience in journalism, a sharp eye for breaking and compelling news, and the ability to serve our audience with accuracy and speed. You “live and breathe” news, consuming content from a wide variety of sources. You can write and produce several stories efficiently each day — covering both the news of the moment and delivering original and exclusive reporting that sets Fox apart.

SNAPSHOT OF YOUR 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 complete and proper 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

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 2+ years of experience covering news in a professional newsroom
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
• Intense interest in U.S. politics, including 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 as news demands; an “on-call” mentality for breaking news
• Ability to leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM)) to accelerate research, fact-gathering, and story framing in a fast-moving news cycle.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

PAY & BENEFITS

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 $67,000.00-80,000.00 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. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• 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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COMPANY CULTURE

We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries–and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.