Job Description:
The editor will also work with our polling and interactives teams to find innovative ways to use campaign finance data and other tools to capture the mood of Republican and Democratic donors, voters and operatives shaping the future of both parties.
Who You Are:
What You’ll Do:
- Shape and drive POLITICO’s national political coverage, focusing on the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election
- Edit and coach a team of ambitious reporters to deliver scoops, sharp analysis and conversation-driving enterprise stories
- Champion a thematic approach to coverage — moving beyond campaign-trail horse races to illuminate the deeper cultural, ideological and economic forces driving U.S. politics
- Collaborate across the newsroom to ensure our political coverage is cohesive, innovative and distinctive
- Partner with POLITICO’s data, graphics and polling teams to tell stories in creative and visually compelling ways
- Shepherd a drumbeat of coverage that mixes incremental exclusives with big-picture storytelling that defines the political moment
- Proven experience leading or editing political coverage at a major news organization
- A deep understanding of the American political landscape and the players, power structures and narratives that define it
- A sharp eye for both breaking news and ambitious enterprise journalism
- A collaborative leader who thrives in a team environment and loves helping reporters do the best work of their careers
- Strong editing, story-shaping and project management skills
- Creativity and a competitive drive
COMPENSATION:
$140,000-$170,000 Annual Base. The final salary offered will be based on factors including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
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Posting date:
2026-09-15Title:
Politics EditorSkills Required
- Proven experience leading or editing political coverage at a major news organization
- Deep understanding of the American political landscape, including its players, power structures, and narratives
- Strong ability to identify and edit breaking news and ambitious enterprise journalism
- Collaborative leadership and reporter coaching skills
- Strong editing and story-shaping skills
- Project management skills
- Creativity and competitive drive
- Resume, cover letter, and work samples showcasing political editing and idea generation
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is set at 24 weeks fully paid for all family expansions in the U.S., codified for newsroom roles in the PEN Guild contract. This is highlighted as unusually generous in the U.S. media context.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO and flexible time off, with paid sick days and holidays, are offered. A remote work program is available in some roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision and mental-health/EAP support alongside disability and life insurance. Benefit listings indicate a comprehensive lineup across key health areas.
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