Sarah Palin, seen in Anchorage in July 2009, is set to offer her commentary on U.S. cable network Fox News. Sarah Palin, seen in Anchorage in July 2009, is set to offer her commentary on U.S. cable network Fox News. (Associated Press)

Look out Bill O'Reilly, Greta Van Susteren and Sean Hannity: Sarah Palin is coming to Fox News.

An attorney for the former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate said Monday that Palin will begin offering commentary for the U.S. cable network, where O'Reilly, Van Susteren and Hannity are among its top-rated hosts.

Attorney Thomas Van Flein declined to elaborate on the deal.

"I am thrilled to be joining the great talent and management team at Fox News," Palin said in a statement on the network's website.

'It's wonderful to be part of a place that so values fair and balanced news.'

—Sarah Palin

"It's wonderful to be part of a place that so values fair and balanced news."

According to officials at Fox News, Palin has agreed to a multiyear deal to offer political commentary and analysis. She will also host occasional episodes of Real American Stories, a series that features inspirational stories about Americans.

"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 the network's Bill Shine, executive vice-president of programming.

Worked as sportscaster

Aside from interviews conducted during the election campaign and for her recently published book, Palin's on-camera experience includes working part-time as a local TV sportscaster in Anchorage, Alaska, in the 1980s. She also holds a bachelor's degree in communications, with an emphasis in journalism.

Though Palin, who served two three-year terms as mayor of the Alaskan town of Wasilla, hasn't been in the international spotlight for long, she instantly became a high-profile figure worldwide when she was tapped — in August 2008 — as U.S. Senator John McCain's running mate in the last U.S. election campaign.

Despite the defeat of the McCain-Palin ticket just months later, Palin nonetheless had an event-filled 2009, including her decision to step down as governor of Alaska in July, about a year and a half before the end of her first term.

She also published her memoir, Going Rogue: An American Life, which drew thousands to book-signings and has become a bestseller.

With files from The Associated Press