Transformer is hiring a senior policy reporter to help us grow into the world’s leading publication for AI decision-makers.

We’re looking for an all-star reporter to cover the full spectrum of US frontier AI policy and politics, including the White House, Congress, key states, and industry efforts to shape legislation.

You’ll break news and help readers understand the latest legislative battles — and will have lots of time to develop your contacts and dig for the hidden stories at the intersection of Silicon Valley and Washington.

The full job ad is below, and you can apply here. Applications close December 3. If you’re already an avid Transformer reader, you’re a top candidate. Any questions, email shakeel@transformernews.ai.

Senior Policy Reporter, Transformer

• Compensation: $90,000 – $120,000.
• Location: Washington DC area strongly preferred, but we will consider candidates on the East Coast with the ability to regularly commute to Washington DC.
• Start Date: Early 2026.
• Reporting to: Jasper Jackson (Managing Editor, Transformer).
• Deadline: Apply here by end of day December 3 (midnight ET).

Transformer is hiring a senior policy reporter to help us grow into the world’s leading publication for AI decision-makers.

As our senior reporter on the AI policy beat, you’ll play a key role in covering the power and politics of transformative AI, helping our audience understand what’s happening and why it matters.

You’ll cover the full spectrum of US frontier AI policy and politics, including the White House, Congress, key states, and industry efforts to shape legislation.

You’ll break news and help readers understand the latest legislative battles — and will have lots of time to develop your contacts and dig for the hidden stories at the intersection of Silicon Valley and Washington.

In doing so, you’ll help advance Transformer’s mission: providing decision makers with the information and insight needed to anticipate and steer the impacts of transformative AI.

About the role

In this role, you will:

• Build a deep network of sources in Washington, Silicon Valley and key states.
• Break AI policy news on bills, industry lobbying and executive actions.
• Produce insightful analysis helping readers understand the details of various AI policies, and the debates about them.
• Spend time working on deeper investigations and features.
• Contribute to our weekly newsletter, writing the top analysis section when there’s big policy news to discuss.
• Help set the future vision and direction for Transformer as we continue to expand.