Central Desk Editor - Fast-Paced News & Deep Dives

POLITICO; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO in Arlington seeks a sharp editor for the Central Editing Desk to guide stories from draft to publication across consumer and Pro audiences. You will edit for accuracy, quality, and platform-specific needs, working with reporters, editors and multimedia teams to ensure timely publishing.

The role emphasizes strong editing skills, news judgment, and nonpartisan journalism in a fast-paced newsroom. Expect afternoon/evening hours and occasional weekend work with multiple office options.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated editing ability in a newsroom or related role.
• Strong news judgment and commitment to nonpartisan journalism.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Experience with digital publishing and content management systems.
• Working knowledge of AP Style.

Responsibilities

• Edit a wide range of content for POLITICO’s consumer and Pro audiences, including breaking news, live blogs, and newsletters.
• Edit articles in the CMS for accuracy and clarity, fact-check and copy edit to POLITICO standards.
• Optimize content for digital platforms, review multimedia, and assist with headlines and captions.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors and multimedia teams to ensure smooth publishing.
• Deploy flexibly to teams needing editing capacity during breaking news or major events.

Skills

Editing ability

News judgment

Organization

Adaptability

Digital publishing

AP Style

Job description

POLITICO in Arlington seeks a sharp editor for the Central Editing Desk to guide stories from draft to publication across consumer and Pro audiences. You will edit for accuracy, quality, and platform-specific needs, working with reporters, editors and multimedia teams to ensure timely publishing.

The role emphasizes strong editing skills, news judgment, and nonpartisan journalism in a fast-paced newsroom. Expect afternoon/evening hours and occasional weekend work with multiple office options.