News Editor, States Job at POLITICO, Arlington, VA

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  • POLITICO
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

POLITICO is looking for a sharp, versatile editor to help drive coverage across its network of state-based reporters. The News Editor, States will play a key role in shaping our coverage of power and politics outside Washington — working closely with journalists in state capitals across the country to surface smart scoops, elevate sharp analysis and deliver indispensable daily Playbook newsletters.

This is a hands-on editing role for someone who thrives on variety. You’ll help steer newsletter coverage, collaborate with editors across the newsroom to spot trends in the states and lead a small group of reporters covering politics and government from the ground up. The ideal candidate brings strong editorial judgment, an eye for distinctive angles and the ability to move quickly and cleanly through copy.

Location: Arlington, VA or New York, NY

What You'll Do

  • Edit and help shape daily Playbook newsletters covering state politics and policy.
  • Work with a small team of reporters focused on political developments and government action in the states.
  • Collaborate with editors across the newsroom to identify storylines with regional or national significance.
  • Deliver a regular mix of quick-turn items, competitive scoops and smart enterprise stories.
  • Help maintain high standards of clarity, urgency and insight in our state-based coverage.
  • Edit and assign stories for both POLITICO’s broader readership and its professional subscriber audience on POLITICO Pro.
  • Offer guidance and feedback to reporters of varying experience levels, helping them sharpen their work and deepen their sourcing.

What You'll Need

  • Extremely high news metabolism and the ability to track local and regional storylines across the country.
  • A curious mind and an endless well of story ideas.
  • Strong line editing skills and experience working in a fast-paced newsroom.
  • Sound editorial judgment and a sharp sense for what drives political coverage at both the local and national level.
  • Familiarity with state politics or a proven ability to learn new terrains quickly.
  • A collaborative approach to working across teams, bureaus and coverage areas.
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and balance competing demands.
  • A rigorous commitment to fair-minded, nonpartisan journalism.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in New York, NY is $105,000.00-$135,000.00 per year. The final salary offered to a successful candidate, which may be higher than the current anticipated salary range, will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

In addition to base salary, we offer on-going career development coaching, a flexible vacation plan, fully paid six-month parental leave, 401k match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, phone and commuting reimbursements, and more.

We are driven by our values. We are relentless contributors, disruptors of the status quo, collaborators, talent cultivators and DEI stewards. Our culture is defined by grit, total integrity and a prioritization on innovation.

We value our people. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO.

Let’s keep in touch. You can view our list of open positions here and email us careers@politico.com. We hope to see your application soon!

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,

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