Politico is seeking an energetic, enterprising reporter to join its education team, a group of journalists with a record of groundbreaking and authoritative coverage of K-12 and higher education. The right person for this job in Politico’s fast-paced newsroom is bursting with story ideas and curiosity, passionate about journalism, hungry to land scoops and comfortable working as a collaborative member of a team.
DUTIES:
- Break news on your beat that delivers value to both subscribers and homepage readers
- Quickly and accurately write breaking news stories
- Produce clear and thoughtful enterprise that advances the compelling education stories of the day
- Identify trends in legislative policy
- Recognize state-level education issues that feed into Washington
- Take turns with other team members as the lead writer of the widely read Morning Education newsletter
- Collaborate with members of your team and education reporters in state capitals
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience breaking news on education policy
- Demonstrated ability to write both spot news and enterprise
- Ability to juggle tight deadlines and a demanding schedule
- Polished writing skills
- A collaborative and creative spirit
- Experience in Washington or covering national policy is a plus
