Head Editor, Politics & Leadership Strategy

FiscalNote; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity packages

Health benefits

Job summary

FiscalNote is seeking a Managing Editor, Politics and Leadership to guide editorial vision across CQ Roll Call platforms, with focus on campaigns, members of Congress and leadership. You will lead editors and reporters and coordinate with multiple desk leaders to ensure high-impact, nonpartisan congressional coverage.

The role requires a daily in-office presence in Washington, DC, and a strong track record in daily journalism and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years in daily journalism with increasing responsibility including 3+ years in management.
• Experience leading editors and reporters.
• Knowledge of CQ Roll Call processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of editors and reporters focused on federal government branches and campaigns.
• Shape content for CQ products, including CQ Magazine, newsletters, and website.
• Plan for Roll Call print edition, website, and newsletters.
• Coordinate with team leaders to implement the editorial vision across platforms.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and mentoring to direct reports and staff writers.
• Edit content and contribute second edits as needed.
• Edit newsletters and editorial sections as required.
• Moderate panels, webinars, and newsroom events including CQ Roll Call podcasts.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Newsroom management

Policy journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

CQ Roll Call systems

Job description

FiscalNote is seeking a Managing Editor, Politics and Leadership to guide editorial vision across CQ Roll Call platforms, with focus on campaigns, members of Congress and leadership. You will lead editors and reporters and coordinate with multiple desk leaders to ensure high-impact, nonpartisan congressional coverage.

The role requires a daily in-office presence in Washington, DC, and a strong track record in daily journalism and leadership.