Senior Writer - MEAWW News/McGill

MEA WorldWide; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 227,000 - 341,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleven Media is seeking an experienced Senior Writer to cover US politics and news through well-researched reporting, analysis, and commentary. This remote, full-time role emphasizes independence and a strong editorial voice.

You will produce timely stories, explainers, and opinion-ready analysis while verifying facts from primary sources and credible reporting. A portfolio of published work is required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write about US politics, government, elections or national news.
• Portfolio of published reporting, analysis or commentary.
• Strong understanding of US political system and major policy debates.
• Excellent research, reporting, fact-checking and analytical skills.
• Ability to distinguish facts, claims, analysis and opinion.

Responsibilities

• Research and write timely stories covering US politics and news.
• Produce news coverage, analysis, explainers, and commentary.
• Verify information using primary sources, public records, official statements, interviews, and credible reporting.
• Track major US news and identify stories relevant to the audience.
• Select relevant visuals for stories, including thumbnails, photos, and videos.
• Develop clear, well-supported arguments for analysis and commentary pieces.
• Work with editors to refine story angles, structure, clarity and accuracy.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet editorial deadlines.
• Maintain the brand’s editorial voice and quality standards.
• Remain flexible during major political events and breaking news.

Skills

US politics

Editing

Research

Fact-checking

Analytical writing

Job description

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: News, Politics, Editorial

About Eleven Media

Eleven Media is an established media company with more than 10 years of experience building and operating digital media brands. We own a diverse portfolio of properties with a strong presence across web, video, and social platforms.

Our editorial, production, audience development, partnerships, and publishing teams work together to strengthen our brands and deliver engaging content to audiences worldwide.

Eleven Media is looking for an experienced Senior Writer to cover US politics and news through well-researched reporting, analysis, and commentary. This is an editorial position, not an SEO content-writing role.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and write timely stories covering US politics and news.
  
• Produce news coverage, analysis, explainers, and commentary.
  
• Follow US political developments, identify strong story angles, and verify information using primary sources, public records, official statements, interviews, and credible reporting.
  
• Track major US news, identify stories relevant to the audience, and research the facts and context needed for accurate coverage.
  
• Select relevant, high-quality visuals for each story, including thumbnails, cover images, photographs, videos, and other supporting visual elements.
  
• Develop clear, well-supported arguments for analysis and commentary pieces.
  
• Work with editors to refine story angles, structure, clarity, and accuracy.
  
• Manage multiple assignments and meet editorial deadlines.
  
• Maintain the brand’s editorial voice and quality standards.
  
• Remain flexible during major political events and breaking news.
  

What You Will Need

• Strong professional experience writing about US politics, government, elections, public policy, or national news.
  
• A portfolio of published reporting, analysis, commentary, or current-affairs writing.
  
• A strong understanding of the US political system, institutions, parties, elections, and major policy debates.
  
• Excellent research, reporting, fact-checking, and analytical skills.
  
• The ability to distinguish verified facts, reported claims, analysis, and opinion.
  
• The ability to explain complex political developments clearly and accurately.
  
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify meaningful angles.
  
• Clear, engaging writing with a strong command of grammar, structure, and tone.
  
• The ability to produce original, independently written work. AI-generated or AI-rewritten copy will not be accepted.
  
• The ability to work independently, respond to editorial feedback, and meet deadlines.
  
• Availability to cover time-sensitive stories when required.