Breaking News Editor

Washington Examiner; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

The Washington Examiner is seeking a Breaking News Editor to lead its fast-paced breaking news operation in Washington, D.C. You will pitch, edit and publish multiple stories daily, with a focus on politics, policy and national coverage.

You will manage a small desk, coordinate seven-day coverage, and oversee staff scheduling and special projects. The role requires strong leadership, newsroom judgment, and a reader-first approach for a conservative audience.

Qualifications

• Lead breaking news operation
• Pitch and edit multiple stories daily
• Strong leadership and team coordination
• Cover politics at national and local levels

Responsibilities

• Lead the breaking news desk and oversee daily coverage
• Coordinate seven days a week coverage and staff scheduling
• spearhead special projects and newsroom initiatives
• Deliver clear, accurate, and timely reporting for a conservative readership

Job description

The Washington Examiner wishes to hire a Breaking News Editor to lead its breaking news operation. This is a job for someone passionate about politics, policy, and wider news in Washington D.C., America’s heartland, and across the nation.

They should have a keen interest in the aftermath of the 2026 midterm elections, as well as the buildup to the 2028 presidential race.

The right candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, pitching and editing multiple stories a day, as well as have a keen understanding for what conservative readers want to read.

Role will include covering politics at both the national and local levels, general assignment news, media, entertainment and more.

The successful candidate should have strong people skills, as they will be responsible for day-to-day admin that comes with running a team, including coordinating coverage of big news topics, scheduling staff to cover seven days a week, and spearheading special projects.

The job is based in Washington D.C., although the Washington Examiner currently offers a hybrid in office/at-home schedule. Although the role is primarily Monday to Friday, there will be exceptions to that depending on the news cycle, and vacation/PTO of other members of their team.

Annual salary approximately $90,000-$95,000. Benefits include healthcare, dental, vision and 401k.