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'Rogue' Sarah Palin on FOX news as contributor

By April MacIntyre Jan 11, 2010, 21:41 GMT

Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin EPA/JEFF KOWALSKY

Sarah Palin is now a part of the FOX army of contributors.

2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is confirmed by the network as a contributor.

According to FOX, whose entire FOX TV executive ranks are at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Pasadena, Calif., the former Alaska governor scored a "multi-year deal to offer her political commentary and analysis across all Fox News platforms, including Fox Business Channel, FoxNews.com and Fox News Radio."

Palin, whose book, Going Rogue: An American Life, became a bestseller weeks before it was released and remains No. 2 on the New York Times bestseller list.

She will also participate in special event political programming for Fox Broadcasting.

"I am thrilled to be joining the great talent and management team at Fox News. It's wonderful to be part of a place that so values fair and balanced news," Palin said in a written release.

Palin will also host periodic episodes of Fox News Channel's "Real American Stories," described by the network as "inspirational real-life tales of overcoming adversity throughout the American landscape that will debut in 2010."

"Governor Palin has captivated everyone on both sides of the political spectrum and we are excited to add her dynamic voice to the FOX News lineup," said Bill Shine, executive vice president of programming.

Palin was the first woman to serve as governor of Alaska, taking the oath in 2006. Prior to holding the office of governor, Palin served two terms on the Wasilla City Council in Alaska as well as two terms as the mayor and manager of Wasilla, and worked as an oil and gas industry regulator.