Lead Washington Tech Policy Editor

POLITICO; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 130 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

POLITICO in Arlington, VA, is seeking an ambitious editor to help lead coverage of technology's role in Washington.

The editor will guide a team of reporters at the intersection of technology, Congress and federal policy, shaping stories that explain what Washington is doing and who drives it. This role requires deep knowledge of politics and tech, strong news judgment, and the ability to mentor reporters while coordinating with teams across POLITICO's global technology desk.

Qualificações

• Significant experience as an editor, reporter or journalist covering technology, politics, policy, government or a related beat.
• Deep knowledge of Washington politics and policymaking, with a strong understanding of the technology industry.
• Exceptional news judgment and a demonstrated ability to identify and develop consequential stories.
• A track record of editing or producing breaking news, scoops and ambitious enterprise.
• A strong network of sources in Washington, technology, government and the private sector, or a demonstrated ability to build one.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a clean, clear and authoritative voice.

Responsabilidades

• Set the editorial agenda for Washington technology policy coverage and help determine the stories that matter most to POLITICO's audience.
• Edit a team of reporters covering the Trump administration, Congress, federal agencies, technology policy and corporate influence.
• Shape breaking news, scoops and high-impact enterprise that goes beyond basic coverage of industry and government moves.
• Work with reporters to develop sources, sharpen story ideas, strengthen reporting and produce distinctive journalism.
• Help reporters explain complex technology and policy debates clearly, quickly and authoritatively.
• Identify connections between technology policy fights in Washington and developments in Silicon Valley, California, Europe and other global technology centers.
• Collaborate with editors and reporters across POLITICO's global technology team.
• Edit stories for POLITICO's homepage, newsletters and POLITICO Pro, with an eye toward both immediate news value and lasting impact.

Conhecimentos

Technology journalism

Political journalism

Editing

Reporting

Descrição da oferta de emprego

POLITICO in Arlington, VA, is seeking an ambitious editor to help lead coverage of technology's role in Washington.

The editor will guide a team of reporters at the intersection of technology, Congress and federal policy, shaping stories that explain what Washington is doing and who drives it. This role requires deep knowledge of politics and tech, strong news judgment, and the ability to mentor reporters while coordinating with teams across POLITICO's global technology desk.