CNBC Digital is looking for an experienced political reporter or editor to help lead our political coverage. The ideal candidate will be deeply sourced within Washington and a polished writer with extensive experience covering the White House, Congress and/or national elections.
This person will have a proven ability to break news while juggling real-time news of the day, long-form features and can also fill in as an editor as needed.
What you’ll do:
- Generate story ideas, break news and cultivate sources at high levels in the federal government, national parties, campaign finance teams as well as congressional, White House and campaign staff
- Mentor younger reporters
- Cover breaking news with accuracy and authority in real time
- Occasional editing
What we’ll offer:
At our Washington D.C. location, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:
- Sweat it out –S Free onsite fitness center
- In the action – The D.C. bureau is in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol building, ideal for catching the newsmakers and lawmakers just in time for your next story
- Commuter’s Dream – The bureau is located just steps from Union Station, a central transportation hub
- Extras – Our Capitol Hill location is close to dozens of popular lunch options and high-end dinner spots
To apply, go here.
Chris RoushChris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.