Policy Reporter

POLITICO is seeking ambitious and enterprising reporters to cover public policy and serve as the lead author of one of our agenda-setting morning newsletters.

POLITICO’s policy teams dig into consequential issues across a wide range of beats covering the economy, energy and climate, health care, technology and more. We’re looking for reporters with a deep interest in how the government enacts policies that touch the lives of the public and shape our future. The successful candidates will have a track record of delivering scoops and enterprise reporting in a fast-paced daily newsroom. This position also includes the opportunity to deliver news and enterprise stories that appear across all of POLITICO’s platforms.

What You’ll Need:

• At least two to four years of experience working as a reporter in a daily newsroom.
• Excellent news judgment and a deep understanding of how federal agencies and Congress make news.
• The ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues throughout the newsroom.
• A track record of delivering scoops and enterprise on a beat. (Please submit at least 4-6 clips in your application along with your resume and cover letter.)

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We value our people. We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, commuter and cell phone reimbursements, retirement plans, as well as work-life balance flexibility and opportunities for career development. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO.

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