Washington Tech Policy Editor: AI & Regulation Focus

G0549 Politico LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. POLITICO is seeking an ambitious editor to lead technology policy coverage in Washington, guiding a team of reporters across Congress, federal agencies, and tech policy.

You will shape enterprise stories, maintain strong sources, and explain complex tech debates with clarity and authority. The role demands deep knowledge of Washington politics and a track record of high‑quality editing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an editor or journalist covering technology, politics, policy or related beat.
• Deep knowledge of Washington politics and policymaking and how technology intersects with policy.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a clear, authoritative voice.

Responsibilities

• Set the editorial agenda for Washington technology policy coverage and determine priority stories.
• Edit a team of reporters covering the Trump administration, Congress, federal agencies and tech policy.
• Cultivate sources, sharpen reporting, and produce enterprise journalism with impact.

Skills

Editing experience

Technology policy

Washington politics

News judgment

Networking

Job description

POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. POLITICO is seeking an ambitious editor to lead technology policy coverage in Washington, guiding a team of reporters across Congress, federal agencies, and tech policy.

You will shape enterprise stories, maintain strong sources, and explain complex tech debates with clarity and authority. The role demands deep knowledge of Washington politics and a track record of high‑quality editing and reporting.