Transportation Reporter

Job Description

POLITICO is seeking an enterprising reporter to cover the politics and policy of transportation and infrastructure, from planes, trains, shipping and bridges to the rising world of drones, air taxis and autonomous vehicles.

Who You Are

• The ideal candidate will be curious and ambitious, someone who can write quickly and analytically with a smart and engaging style for a sophisticated audience. A passion for politics and a drive to scoop the competition at every turn is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively within a small team.

What You'll Do

• You will join a cohesive team covering every realm of transportation, including impacts to commerce, safety and climate.
• You’ll contribute scoops, breaking news and high-impact enterprise to every platform of POLITICO, including politico.com and POLITICO Pro — while writing our popular Morning Transportation newsletter, a role that will make you the face of our coverage for a professional subscriber audience.

What You'll Need

• Experience delivering scoops and high-impact enterprise on a major beat
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and accurately on tight deadlines, synthesizing and explaining complicated information
• A track record of navigating a demanding, fast-paced reporting job
• Experience covering transportation policy issues, Congress or regulatory agencies is a plus.

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Posting Date

2026-06-30

Title

Transportation Reporter