Job Description:POLITICO is looking for a Politics Editor to help lead our agenda-setting coverage of the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential campaign - two of the most consequential political cycles of our time. This editor will share supervision of a talented team of reporters and work in close collaboration with editors across the newsroom - including the White House, Congress, policy, states and Playbook teams - to produce high-impact journalism across all platforms.
The editor will also work with our polling and interactives teams to find innovative ways to use campaign finance data and other tools to capture the mood of Republican and Democratic donors, voters and operatives shaping the future of both parties.
Who You Are:The right candidate is fiercely competitive, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has an unrelenting desire to break news. You'll bring a bottomless well of creative story ideas, and the vision to turn our political reporting into the most authoritative and engaging coverage in American journalism
What You'll Do:- Shape and drive POLITICO's national political coverage, focusing on the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election
- Edit and coach a team of ambitious reporters to deliver scoops, sharp analysis and conversation-driving enterprise stories
- Champion a thematic approach to coverage - moving beyond campaign-trail horse races to illuminate the deeper cultural, ideological and economic forces driving U.S. politics
- Collaborate across the newsroom to ensure our political coverage is cohesive, innovative and distinctive
- Partner with POLITICO's data, graphics and polling teams to tell stories in creative and visually compelling ways
- Shepherd a drumbeat of coverage that mixes incremental exclusives with big-picture storytelling that defines the political moment
What You'll Need:- Proven experience leading or editing political coverage at a major news organization
- A deep understanding of the American political landscape and the players, power structures and narratives that define it
- A sharp eye for both breaking news and ambitious enterprise journalism
- A collaborative leader who thrives in a team environment and loves helping reporters do the best work of their careers
- Strong editing, story-shaping and project management skills
- Creativity and a competitive drive
To apply:Please submit a résumé, cover letter and samples of work that showcase your political editing and idea-generating skills. This role is is based in our Arlington, VA HQ.
COMPENSATION: $100,000-$120,000 Annual Base. The final salary offered will be based on factors including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
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Posting date:2026-09-15
Title:Politics Editor
