Deputy Politics Editor: Breaking News & National Coverage

The Washington Times, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Times is seeking a Deputy Politics Editor/Breaking News in Washington, DC to oversee a national politics coverage team, including the White House, Congress, and campaigns. This role requires sharp news judgment and editorial leadership.

The Deputy Politics Editor will develop coverage plans, assign stories, and line edit both breaking news and enterprise reporting from national, foreign and metro desks. Strong editing and deadline management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience editing and writing national government politics.
• Experience covering White House, Congress or national politics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop coverage plans and assign stories; line-edit breaking news and enterprise pieces.
• Line edit breaking news from national, foreign and metro desks and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Editing

News judgment

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

The Washington Times is seeking a Deputy Politics Editor/Breaking News in Washington, DC to oversee a national politics coverage team, including the White House, Congress, and campaigns. This role requires sharp news judgment and editorial leadership.

The Deputy Politics Editor will develop coverage plans, assign stories, and line edit both breaking news and enterprise reporting from national, foreign and metro desks. Strong editing and deadline management are essential.