Writer, Politics
Location: Washington, DC
Category: Other
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Job ID: 24688
Date Added: 06/12/2025
Writer, Politics Perks:
- Excellent benefits package including education reimbursement and flexible work schedule.
- Ability to work for a top performing news company.
- Creative ability to choose compelling stories and images for digital platforms.
- Staying informed of current events.
- Salary $67K – $80k.
- 2+ years of experience covering the news in a professional newsroom
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience
- Deep interest in U.S. politics, including campaigns, Congress, and the White House
- Strong knowledge of AP style and a clean, crisp writing style.
- Write and publish multiple clean, engaging, and accurate stories per day
- Cover breaking political news with speed, clarity, and accuracy
- Source national and international media for stories that resonate with our audience, with complete and proper attribution.
- Pitch and pursue original and exclusive stories through strong sourcing and editorial instincts
- Collaborate with editors and fellow reporters to ensure consistent, high-quality coverage.
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