White House News Editor (News Editor)

Associated Press; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associated Press is seeking an experienced news editor to oversee White House coverage in Washington. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a knack for delivering exclusive and impactful news stories that engage various audiences globally. The successful candidate will lead a team of reporters, coordinating closely with other editors to maintain AP's high journalistic standards while adapting coverage for digital platforms.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company paid life insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave for new parents

Qualifications

• At least five years of full-time experience in journalism.
• Advanced-level professional competency in English.
• Experience in leading and motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of White House reporters and edit impactful stories.
• Organize and direct breaking news across multiple formats.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance coverage.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiasednews in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every da y.

The Associated Press seeks a talented journalist to join its bureau in Washington as a news editor overseeing coverage of the White House. This editor will direct and guide AP's reporting of the presidency including domestic and foreign policy and national security issues. The editor will work in close coordination with teams in Washington and globally to ensure coverage is distinctive and ambitious and connects the dots between the decisions made by the White House and the impact those actions have around the United States and world.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead a team of White House reporters based in Washington and collaborate closely with other editors and journalists to drive coverage about the presidency and craft a report rich in exclusive spot news and deeply reported enterprise. You will be comfortable with organizing and directing breaking news and working across media formats to serve AP's wide-ranging set of customers and digital audiences across the globe. You must have the ability and willingness to work at night and on weekends as AP is a 24/7 operation.

We’re looking for someone who will:

• lead a team of reporters and edit stories to deliver spot news and enterprise coverage that breaks news, has impact and is exclusive to AP.
• demonstrate strong communication skills and work collaboratively with the diverse team of journalists at the AP who operate in all formats: text, photo, video, audio, digital, social, interactive and graphics.
• have a great news sense, with the ability to help reporters deliver engaging stories that people will want to share, like and talk about on social media and other platforms.
• pursue innovative and inclusive coverage techniques while maintaining AP’s standards for integrity and fact-based, nonpartisan journalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

You must have demonstrated excellence as a journalist, with a deep record of delivering exclusive, illuminating and distinctive stories on challenging assignments. The successful candidate will have extensive experience covering and editing news about politics and Washington, leading a team, running complex and sensitive stories and organizing and allocating resources. Applicants must be able to support, guide, motivate and inspire journalists to achieve success across formats. You must be able to effectively communicate and coordinate with AP staff throughout the company and AP customers worldwide. A history of leading journalists working in more than one format is a major plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, such as at least five years of full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. will be mandatory.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex story lines.

Salary & Benefits:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000 — contingent on experience and other job-related factors. Employees are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan, employer-sponsored health insurance plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance with AP policy.

The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:

· Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

· Company paid life insurance

· Paid vacation and sick days

· Paid parental leave for any new parent

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 6, 2025 @ 11:59PM ET

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.