Former US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has signed a multi-year deal to serve as a Fox News Channel contributor.
The cable channel's executive vice president for programming, Bill Shine, confirmed the deal in a statement this evening.
Mrs Palin was Republican John McCain's vice presidential running mate in the 2008 campaign, and chronicled her story in a best-selling book, 'Going Rogue'.
'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 line-up,' Mr Shine said.
Mrs Palin has not ruled out running for president in 2012, saying she is concentrating on helping Republicans win victories in 2010 congressional elections.
