Deputy Editor, Energy & Environment — Congress
About The Position
POLITICO is looking for an experienced, ambitious editor to help lead our daily coverage of energy and environmental policy on Capitol Hill — a vital coverage area for our subscriber audience. This editor will work closely with the senior congressional energy editor to drive coverage of key committees, leadership offices and rank-and-file lawmakers shaping U.S. energy, climate and environmental policy. From permitting and infrastructure to agency oversight and legislative strategy, Congress is central to the policy and political fights our subscribers care most about. Who You Are: You're someone who can help our audience understand how the Hill works — the personalities, the procedure and the pressure points — and who can help reporters deliver agenda-setting journalism that is fast, authoritative and indispensable to policy professionals.
Requirements
- Significant editing experience, preferably covering Congress or federal policy.
- An deep understanding of the legislative process
- Strong news judgment and the ability to keep the trains running under deadline pressure.
- A track record of elevating reporters’ work
Responsibilities
- Help set the daily and long-term editorial agenda for congressional energy and environment coverage.
- Edit stories for style, accuracy and impact across platforms, for E&E, Pro and politico.com.
- Help reporters develop sourcing, deliver scoops and win on breaking news.
- Drive enterprise that illuminates how power is exercised on Capitol Hill.
- Coordinate with energy, environment and Congress editors across the newsroom
- Identify opportunities for investigations and projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
