Politics Writer

This is a Full Time Job

A 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