Fox News Inks Harold Ford Jr. as Contributor

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Former Congressman to appear on Fox News, Fox Business Network

Harrold Ford Jr.
Harrold Ford Jr. (Image credit: Fox News)

Fox News Media has signed former Tennessee Democratic Congressman Harold Ford Jr. as a contributor, the network said Tuesday.

The former Congressman will offer commentary across all Fox News Media platforms, including Fox News and FOX Business Network’s daytime and primetime programming, said the company.

“Harold has been a valuable guest on Fox News and I am pleased that our millions of viewers will continue to benefit from his insights derived from a highly accomplished career in both the business and government sectors,” Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott said in a statement. 

 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.