FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com are looking for an experienced Writer, Politics to join our team. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in a fast-paced newsroom and a deep understanding of politics and the digital news landscape. You “live and breathe” news, with a sharp eye for breaking, compelling, and exclusive stories that serve our audience. You can write and publish multiple stories per day with speed and accuracy, and know how to frame them in a tone and format consistent with the Fox brand.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Write and publish multiple clean, engaging, and accurate stories per day
Cover breaking political news with speed, clarity, and accuracy to solidify Fox News as a go-to site for developing stories
Source national and international media for stories that resonate with our audience, with complete and proper attribution
Pitch and pursue original and exclusive stories through strong sourcing and editorial instincts
Interpret real-time analytics and adjust story packaging (headlines, selects, framing) to maximize performance and engagement
Craft compelling headlines and selects optimized for digital audiences
Follow your beat(s) closely—even on weekends and holidays—to ensure timely and relevant coverage
Inform editors of current and future developments on your beat on a daily basis
Collaborate with editors and fellow reporters to ensure consistent, high-quality coverage
Maintain high editorial standards and adhere to journalistic ethics and AP style
Demonstrate sharp editorial judgment and a strong sense of what matters to the Fox News and Fox Business audiences
Ensure tone, framing, and style are consistent with the Fox brand
Be available for travel to pursue stories when necessary and maintain an “on-call” mentality for breaking news coverage
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
2+ years of experience covering the news in a professional newsroom
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
Deep interest in U.S. politics, including campaigns, Congress, and the White House
Strong knowledge of AP style and a clean, crisp writing style
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Proven ability to write for a digital audience with clarity, precision, and urgency
Flexible schedule and willingness to work some holidays and respond quickly to breaking news
Professionalism and availability during regular working hours, including while working remotely
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