Managing Editor, Entertainment

This is a Full Time Job

Fox News Digital is seeking a Managing Editor of Entertainment to grow entertainment coverage across FoxNews.com. This is a data-driven leadership role that requires sharp editorial judgment, deep familiarity with the Fox News brand, and a proven ability to deliver stories that resonate with our audience. Coverage spans celebrities, scandals, crimes, courts, lawsuits, real estate, royals, country music, and cultural trends both inside and outside Hollywood.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Entertainment vertical
• Manage and mentor editors to deliver compelling stories
• Drive breaking news coverage
• Lead editorial strategy for original and exclusive content
• Plan coverage around major events and shows (awards, festivals, premieres, cultural moments)
• Identify areas of opportunity for original reporting inside and outside Hollywood
• Strategize plan for staff to develop broad sources
• Innovate by integrating AI systems (ChatGPT and other emerging tools) into editorial workflows
• Use data (Chartbeat, Google Analytics, SEO insights) to inform editorial strategy and allocate resources effectively
• Participate in high-level strategic conversations around content, growth, and audience development
• Ensure the team optimizes headlines, story framing, and content distribution based on performance metrics
• Collaborate with Audience Development and Social Media teams to expand reach and engagement
• Collaborate with Photo Department to deliver compelling visual content, including purchasing photos and assigning photographers to notable events

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
• 7+ years of newsroom experience, with at least 3 years in editorial management
• Strong knowledge of the Fox News brand and the celebrities, stories, and cultural topics that engage its audience
• Proven track record overseeing entertainment coverage that includes breaking news, courts, trials, as well as exclusives and enterprise reporting
• Demonstrated ability to lead with a data-first mindset, using analytics and SEO to grow audience and engagement
• Proficiency in analytics platforms (Chartbeat, Google Analytics) and SEO strategy
• Experience utilizing AI tools to improve editorial processes
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Possess a competitive spirit in a fast paced, high pressure newsroom
• Embrace an on-call mentality and be prepared to work outside of shift in emergency or breaking news
• Eager to network out of the office to build sources