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Politico seeks tech reporter to write newsletter

Politico Pro is looking for a smart, aggressive reporter to write our Morning Tech newsletter, the centerpiece of our coverage of technology policy and politics.

The ideal candidate possesses tech and/or telecommunications policy expertise, a passion for politics, an eye for the business impact of policy decisions and strong writing skills.

Experience covering Capitol Hill, the FCC, the FTC or other relevant agencies in Washington is a plus. In addition to helping the newsletter, this reporter will have the opportunity to write daily and breaking news stories as well as broader, conceptual articles.

What you’ll need:

  • A good grasp of technology and telecom policy and/or politics at the professional level
  • Established ability to write clearly and accurately on deadline
  • Proven ability to break news and handle a demanding, fast-moving reporting job

Come help us build the story. We’re united by our shared passion and commitment to non-partisan journalism. We believe in each other’s ambitions and come together to create something meaningful.

We value our people. We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, commuter benefits, retirement plans, as well as work-life balance flexibility and opportunities for career development.

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris 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.

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