Political Information Specialist

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY 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. Owned by FOX Corporation, Fox News Media reaches 200 million people each month, and is the number one network in cable, with FNC having been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years. JOB DESCRIPTION Fox News Media is seeking a Political Information Specialist to join its news research department in New York. This role supports the most‑watched cable news network in America by providing journalists, producers, and executives with authoritative political analysis and research across all Fox News Media platforms. RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a subject‑matter expert on U.S. politics, government, elections, campaigns, Congress, and public policy, providing real‑time analysis and context on breaking news developments. Research, verify, analyze, and synthesize complex information from a wide range of sources to produce accurate, detailed, and actionable research for journalists, producers, and executives. Help produce comprehensive briefing books, political backgrounders, timelines, fact sheets, and research memoranda that inform coverage across all Fox News Media platforms. Monitor and explain major political developments, legislative activity, campaign dynamics, polling trends, and electoral developments, identifying the broader implications for news coverage. Provide rapid‑response research and analysis during breaking news events, helping teams quickly understand the facts, context, key players, and historical significance of developing stories. Support major network initiatives and special coverage, including presidential and congressional elections, debates, State of the Union addresses, Congressional hearings, Supreme Court decisions, political conventions, town halls, and other marquee news events. Collaborate closely with producers, reporters, writers, bookers, and editorial leadership to ensure accuracy, context, and depth in political reporting. Anticipate emerging political stories and trends, proactively identifying research opportunities and providing editorial teams with relevant background and analysis before stories break. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required; political science, journalism, communications, public policy, history, or a related field preferred. Research experience in a newsroom, political, government, campaign, public policy, think tank, or related environment. Strong political reporting, research, or internship experience is highly valued. Deep knowledge of American politics, government institutions, elections, Congress, political campaigns, public policy, and the modern political landscape. Exceptional research, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to quickly evaluate information, identify key facts, and distinguish signal from noise. Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to present complex political issues in a clear, concise, and accessible manner. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines and breaking news conditions. Strong editorial judgment and a demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast‑paced news environment. Familiarity with public records, government databases, election data, polling, and political research tools is a plus. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and major political news events. A genuine passion for politics, government, public affairs, and breaking news, coupled with an insatiable curiosity about the people, institutions, and issues shaping the country. BENEFITS Pay range: $74,000.00–$80,000.00 annually (dependent on education, skills, experience, and location). Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); paid time off; and other benefits as outlined in applicable plan documents. Union‑represented employees receive benefits in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. EEO STATEMENT Fox News Media is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law will also be considered for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr