Managing Editor, Politics

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Fox News Digital is looking for a Managing Editor, Politics to join our team in leading our political coverage across FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com. We're looking for someone who has a proven track record in Political journalism at a major media outlet in Digital or TV. You can lead Political coverage in a fast-paced newsroom with the skills to handle both the breaking day-to-day news as well as long term coverage planning with ease. You have overseen a large team of reporters & editors and are an excellent editor, who is willing to jump in and edit when needed.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee Political coverage for FoxNews.com & FoxBusiness.com, ensuring all stories are produced efficiently on deadline with extreme accuracy in all reporting
• Manage a team of Politics Reporters & Editors and their assignment/pitch processes
• Work and collaborate closely with the Editor in Chief and other Managing Editors on content coverage and planning in the Politics & News verticals
• Act as the Digital team's liaison in DC bureau with Channel Politics team and Channel correspondents
• Deliver on KPI goals for the Politics section

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• At least 7 years of experience in Digital or TV Media covering a wide range of local, national, international & Political stories
• At least 5 years of managerial experience overseeing a team of Reporters & Editors
• Prior experience as Managing Editor or Editor in Chief in a major newsroom
• Experience using content management systems and social media tools
• Familiarity with AP style, strong knowledge of current events and politics
• Proven organizational ability to ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed, and a smooth handover is made to next shift
• Adept at managing a large team and keeping editors and reporters engaged and productive on tight deadlines
• Possess an ''on-call'' mentality and be prepared to work under emergency or breaking news conditions
• Excellent track record of achieving results related to growth

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d59z33-3-133-109-211-42 in your application.