12‑Month Politics Reporter Fellow

G0549 Politico LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO Fellows Program trains early-career journalists in the fundamentals of politics, policy and power. Over a 12-month term, Fellows gain hands-on newsroom experience, structured training and mentorship from POLITICO reporters and editors at our Arlington, VA HQ.

Start dates are flexible in 2027. Fellows will rotate through editorial teams covering the White House, Congress, federal agencies and key state capitals, digging into policy debates and building a network of sources.

Qualifications

• Two years of paid newsroom or professional journalism experience.

Responsibilities

• Report and write stories for POLITICO’s audiences, from breaking news to policy explainers.
• Rotate through editorial teams covering the White House, Congress, federal agencies and state capitals.
• Dig into policy debates driving Washington decision-making.
• Pitch your own story ideas and build sources.
• Learn from POLITICO reporters and editors through training and mentorship.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Story pitching

Job description

POLITICO Fellows Program trains early-career journalists in the fundamentals of politics, policy and power. Over a 12-month term, Fellows gain hands-on newsroom experience, structured training and mentorship from POLITICO reporters and editors at our Arlington, VA HQ.

Start dates are flexible in 2027. Fellows will rotate through editorial teams covering the White House, Congress, federal agencies and key state capitals, digging into policy debates and building a network of sources.