Politico seeks policy reporter

Politico is looking for a smart, aggressive reporter to cover cybersecurity, including stories related to national security, elections, business and privacy as well as developments in the executive branch, the courts and Congress.

This reporter will also write Morning Cybersecurity, Politico’s must-read newsletter for professionals across industries including cyber, technology, defense, energy, and financial services, as well as Weekly Cybersecurity, which caters to a broader audience about how cyber threats and defense are shaping the world.

Candidates with expertise in related fields, including finance, energy, international relations or national security are also invited to apply.

REQUIREMENTS:

• An excellent grasp of cybersecurity policy and politics
• Established ability to write clearly and accurately on deadline
• Proven ability to break news and handle a demanding, fast-moving reporting job
• Skill in uncovering and describing the long-term trends in how cybersecurity interacts with broader trends in politics, the economy and society