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Politico seeks technology reporter

Politico Pro is looking for a smart, aggressive reporter to cover the intersection of policy and politics in the technology and communications sector.

The ideal candidate possesses tech 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.

The job entails a mix of daily and breaking news stories as well as broader, conceptual articles that our readers won’t find elsewhere. Cultivating sources and writing fast, analytical takeaways will be emphasized.

Qualifications

Experience in covering technology and communications 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.

How To Apply

Send a résumé, cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience and contact information for three references to employment@politico.com with this in the subject line: EDI0030.

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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