Breaking News Reporter

POLITICO is seeking a reporter to join our breaking news team. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment for a job that could be different day-to-day. One day, you could be responsible for lightning-quick writing on major press events and announcements, and the next helming a broader story that narrates the big news moment of the day and leads coverage on our homepage.

Candidates should have a highly attuned “nose for news,” understand social media, and be ready to cover a wide range of topics, from Washington to the states and major international news. They should be experienced covering news in a professional newsroom, with a solid understanding of what makes a daily news story stand out – and a willingness to pick up the phone to cold call sources to bring stories to the next level.

Who You Are

• You can write quickly, clearly and above all accurately in high pressure situations
• You are able to write on a variety of topics, including the White House, political campaigns, congressional action and policy areas like defense or foreign affairs
• You have a strong understanding of how rapid the news cycle is and the need for coverage in the moment
• You foster a sense of cooperation and teamwork

What You’ll Do:

• Write urgent news stories, including breaking news alerts
• Pitch and report out issue-related enterprise stories that fit POLITICO’s core coverage and news sensibility
• Work collaboratively with reporters and editors across our newsroom on individual stories and, more broadly, on distinct coverage areas

What You’ll Need:

• Experience covering daily news and an established ability to write quickly and accurately on tight deadlines
• An eagerness to write about different subjects and switch coverage areas on the fly
• Solid news judgment and a feel for stories that have “buzz”; A background covering Washington – or a state capital or major city government – is a plus

Salary Range: $78,030-$90,000

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