Politico seeks a transportation reporter

Politico is seeking an enterprising reporter to cover the politics and policy of transportation and infrastructure, from planes to trains to driverless cars and more.

You’ll join a cohesive team covering every realm of transportation, including impacts to commerce, safety and climate. You’ll serve as the lead author of our popular daily newsletter, Morning Transportation, chronicling this high-profile space for transportation enthusiasts and serving as a key face of our coverage. You’ll also deliver breaking news and high-impact enterprise across all Politico platforms.

The ideal candidate will be curious and ambitious, someone who can write quickly and analytically with a concise, 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 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.

To apply, go here.