FOX News Media Promotes Peter Doocy to Senior White House Correspondent

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FOX News Media has elevated Peter Doocy to the position of Senior White House Correspondent. This promotion by President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace will see Doocy continue his comprehensive coverage of both domestic and international activities involving the U.S. President and key administrative issues. Wallace expressed high regard for Doocy's dedication to delivering hourly news updates directly from the White House since his initial assignment post-2020 campaign trail. Doocy has a rich history with FOX News, reporting on significant events such as the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. His career includes coverage of major political elections since 2009 and hosting FOX Nation and FNC documentaries. FOX News Media, under Fox , operates multiple media platforms and remains the leading cable network for 22 years.

Positive

• Peter Doocy's promotion reflects strong internal recognition and stability within FOX News Media.
• Doocy's extensive experience in covering major events may enhance the credibility and depth of White House coverage.
• FOX News Media continues to dominate as the number one cable network, reinforcing its influence and reach.
• The network's broad operational scope across various media platforms ensures a diversified revenue stream.

Negative

• There is no mention of specific new initiatives or plans associated with Doocy's promotion, which may suggest a status quo approach.
• The press release does not provide financial figures or specific performance metrics related to the promotion.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FOX News Media has promoted Peter Doocy to Senior White House correspondent, announced president and executive editor Jay Wallace. In this role, Doocy will continue to provide coverage of the President of the United States’ domestic and international activities as well as the issues that affect the administration.

In making the announcement, Wallace said, “Peter’s commitment to providing viewers with hourly news and insight from the White House has remained steadfast since he started in this role straight off the 2020 campaign trail and we’re thrilled to have him continue doing so.”

Doocy added, “I am honored to continue bringing our viewers the latest on the news that impacts them the most from White House and around the globe.”

In his role as White House correspondent, Doocy has covered a variety of major news stories including most recently the 80^th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as well as President Biden on the campaign trail over the last year.

Throughout his tenure with the network, Doocy has covered every major political election since 2009 and reported live from major breaking news events across the country. In 2024, he hosted FOX Nation’s “Strike Zone: The Congressional Baseball Shooting” and previously hosted an FNC documentary entitled “The Man Who Killed Usama bin Laden,” featuring the first interview with Navy Seal Rob O’Neill. Doocy also covered several extensive breaking news stories, including the manhunt for two prisoners who escaped the Clinton Correction Facility in Dannemora, NY, the 2013 deadly Navy Yard shooting in Washington, DC, the marathon bombing in Boston and the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. He joined the network as a New York-based general assignment reporter in 2009 after graduating from Villanova University with a B.A. in political science.

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 streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 22 consecutive years, while FBN is the top business channel on cable. Owned by Fox Corporation, FOX News Media reaches nearly 200 million people each month.

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FOX News Media Contact:

Jessica Ketner: 212-301-3976 or Jessica.ketner@FOX.com

Source: FOX News Media

FAQ

Who was promoted to Senior White House Correspondent at FOX News Media?

Peter Doocy was promoted to Senior White House Correspondent.

What events has Peter Doocy covered at FOX News?

Peter Doocy has covered events like the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

What role will Peter Doocy continue in at FOX News?

Peter Doocy will continue providing coverage of the President’s domestic and international activities and key administrative issues.

How long has FOX News been the most-watched cable news channel?

FOX News has been the most-watched cable news channel for 22 consecutive years.

What are some other platforms operated by FOX News Media?

FOX News Media operates FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, and streaming services like FOX Nation and FOX News International.

When did Peter Doocy join FOX News?

Peter Doocy joined FOX News in 2009 as a general assignment reporter.