Politics & Government Editor

Politics & Government Editor

Requirements

• Deep knowledge and understanding of U.S. politics and the role of government
• Experience covering politics in D.C.
• Demonstrated track record of sourcing and breaking news with agenda-setting scoops
• Experience overseeing and delivering ambitious investigative journalism
• Ability to create gripping narratives, smart analysis, and innovative visual stories
• Skilled manager with experience developing talent and creating a supportive work environment
• Familiarity and sourcing with figures across the political spectrum
• Understanding of audience data and the use of applied data in editorial decision-making
• Insights into making politics relevant and accessible to a wide array of readers

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a coverage strategy which produces high-profile, consequential storylines by guiding reporting and editing across Politics & Government
• Supervise and manage a large team of editors and reporters to produce first-class journalism utilizing a range of storytelling forms
• Rethink teams and beats as the story evolves
• Work closely with the Data & Analytics Team and News Hub to ensure proper story targets, presentation and publishing
• Mobilize cross-departmental collaborations around consequential story targets
• Create a strong and supportive work culture that furthers staff development and achievement

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten years or more of editing experience across politics
• Experience in areas such as national security, immigration, or other relevant lines of coverage
• Sharp news instincts and a sophisticated understanding of the issues defining American life today
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a large staff with clarity and empathy
• Skilled communicator who can lay out a galvanizing mission for the department
• Prior experience managing a desk, including personnel and budgets

Benefits

No information provided on Benefits.