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Fox

Editor, Flash

New York, NY

$74K - $88K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Foxnews.comis looking for an Editor, Flash/Media-Culturewho is well-versed in media, politics, and pop culture and has a clear understanding of the Fox brand and audience to join the team. We're ...

Hearst

Deputy Managing Editor, Capitol Bureau

Albany, NY · Hybrid

$95K - $110K/yr

Deputy Managing Editor/Capitol Bureau The Times Union is seeking a bold, innovative deputy managing ... and politics. This player-coach position demands initiative, accuracy and insight. Our ideal ...

FOX News Network, LLC

Editor, Flash

New York, NY · On-site

$74K - $88K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Foxnews.com is looking for an Editor, Flash/Media-Culture who is well-versed in media, politics, and pop culture and has a clear understanding of the Fox brand and audience to join the team. We're ...

Semafor

Digital & Social Platform Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$120K/yr

Interest in business, politics, media, technology, and global affairs is important ... Execute social video editing, formatting, subtitling, and platform optimization * Ability to clip ...

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The Washington Post

D.C. Regional Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The editor will work across a wide range of topics - from politics and immigration to the economy and community life - ensuring that our journalism is authoritative, engaging and essential to readers ...

The Washington Post

D.C. Regional Editor

Washington, DC

$125K - $175K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The editor will work across a wide range of topics - from politics and immigration to the economy and community life - ensuring that our journalism is authoritative, engaging and essential to readers ...

Hearst

Deputy Managing Editor, Capitol Bureau

Albany, NY · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Deputy Managing Editor/Capitol Bureau The Times Union is seeking a bold, innovative deputy managing ... and politics. This player-coach position demands initiative, accuracy and insight. Our ideal ...

Hearst

Deputy Managing Editor, Capitol Bureau

Albany, NY · Hybrid

$95K - $110K/yr

Deputy Managing Editor/Capitol Bureau The Times Union is seeking a bold, innovative deputy managing ... and politics. This player-coach position demands initiative, accuracy and insight. Our ideal ...

The Atlantic Monthly Group

Senior Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

We are seeking an experienced, nimble, driven editor to join our newsletters team. The ideal ... from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third ...

The Real Deal

News Editor

New York, NY

$80K - $95K/yr

Editors work with reporters on a day-to-day basis to perfect the content and copy of news articles ... politics - a plugged-in news outlet that is read by the entire industry. We are an equal ...

Hearst

Deputy Managing Editor, Capitol Bureau

Albany, NY · Hybrid

$95K - $110K/yr

Deputy Managing Editor/Capitol Bureau The Times Union is seeking a bold, innovative deputy managing ... and politics. This player-coach position demands initiative, accuracy and insight. Our ideal ...

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How much do politics editor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for politics editor in the United States is $64,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a politics editor do?

A Politics Editor is responsible for overseeing the political coverage in a news organization. They assign stories to reporters, edit articles for accuracy and clarity, and ensure that political news is reported fairly and objectively. The Politics Editor also helps shape the overall direction of political reporting, making editorial decisions about which topics to cover and how to present them. They often collaborate with journalists, photographers, and other editors to produce comprehensive political content. Additionally, they may interact with readers and represent the publication in public forums.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a politics editor?

To thrive as a Politics Editor, you need strong editorial judgment, in-depth knowledge of political systems, and experience in journalism, often supported by a degree in journalism or political science. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), fact-checking tools, and data visualization software is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills help in managing teams and ensuring balanced, insightful coverage. These skills are essential for maintaining credibility, accuracy, and timely reporting in the fast-paced world of political journalism.

How does a politics editor typically collaborate with reporters and other editorial staff?

As a Politics Editor, you will work closely with a team of political reporters, assigning stories, providing editorial guidance, and ensuring factual accuracy and balanced coverage. Regular meetings and brainstorming sessions help align the team's focus on trending political issues and deadlines. You'll also coordinate with copy editors, multimedia producers, and sometimes legal experts to maintain journalistic standards. This collaborative environment requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What is the difference between Politics Editor vs Political Writer?

AspectPolitics EditorPolitical Writer
Required credentialsJournalism degree, editing experienceJournalism or political science background
Work environmentEditorial teams, newsroomsIndependent or freelance, media outlets
Employer usageMedia organizations, news websitesMagazines, online platforms, blogs

The main difference is that a Politics Editor oversees the editing and production of political content within a media organization, ensuring accuracy and quality. A Political Writer focuses on creating original political content, articles, or opinion pieces. While both roles require strong political knowledge and journalism skills, the editor manages content flow, whereas the writer produces the content.

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Infographic showing various Politics Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 72% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,031 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Editor, Flash

Fox

New York, NY

$74K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox News MediaFOX 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. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.JOB DESCRIPTION

Foxnews.comis looking for an Editor, Flash/Media-Culturewho is well-versed in media, politics, and pop culture and has a clear understanding of the Fox brand and audience to join the team. We're looking for an Editor who can identify editorial angles that will drive conversations around the news of the day as well as bigger-picture issues.

You will be offered one of the following shifts:

2:00 PM EDT - 10:00 PM EDT Sunday-Thursday

2:00 PM EDT - 10:00 PM EDT Monday-Friday

YOU MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS AS NEEDED.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor news on Fox News and other news channels and podcasts and come up with editorial angles to pursue for FoxNews.com& FoxBusiness.com

  • Assign and edit pieces daily

  • Guide reporters on gathering elements, coordinate production with technical staff

  • Cut video from shows for use in articles or the homepages of FoxNews.comand FoxBusiness.com

  • Write and/or copyedit and optimize headlines, and copy; gather elements and coordinate production with technical staff

  • Ensure editorial standards are upheld, demands from across company platforms are addressed and smooth handover is made to the next shift

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • A Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience

  • Experience in news, TV, or daily video

  • Strong knowledge of and passion for news, media, politics, and pop culture

  • Experience using content management systems and video editing systems

  • Familiarity with AP style

  • Strong SEO and social media skills

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  • Ability to pivot between breaking news stories and in-depth projects with longer deadlines

  • Ability/flexibility to work mornings, evenings, or weekends as required

  • Ability to be a self-starter with strong news judgment for a digital audience

  • Strong command of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Illustrator preferred

  • Experience integrating AI tools into editorial workflows to enhance speed, efficiency, and decision-making, while exercising strong editorial judgment and oversight.

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $74,000.00-88,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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