National Politics Reporter

POLITICO • Arlington, VA

21h

About The Position

POLITICO is seeking an enterprising, high-energy reporter to join our Politics team, covering the forces reshaping American politics during the most consequential elections of our time. This reporter will be part of a team focused on owning the biggest political storylines during a period of shifting coalitions, uncertainty around the future of the Democratic and Republican parties and the fast-approaching midterms through 2028. Our politics coverage is driven by two core principles: authority and sophistication. We lead the conversation — driving key themes early and often with reporting that is distinctively POLITICO, combining deep political analysis with policy expertise. We’re not trying to cover everything. instead we strive to produce the smartest political journalism you read each and every week. Our readers come away more deeply informed, with a clearer understanding of the forces shaping politics now and what’s coming next. This reporter will play a central role in that mission — breaking major news, identifying emerging trends ahead of competitors and connecting dots across the White House, Congress, campaigns and state capitals. Success in this role requires not just speed, but judgment: knowing what matters, why it matters and how to frame it with clarity and authority. The ideal candidate approaches each day as a creative and competitive challenge — experimenting with storytelling, collaborating across platforms and delivering both fast, high-impact reporting and deeply sourced enterprise. This is a role for a reporter who can move quickly and generate original ideas, who is as comfortable authoring quick hits as they are stepping back to explain the broader political moment. We are aggressively nonpartisan and grounded in reporting. Our edge comes from strong sourcing, sophisticated analysis and a clear framing rooted in facts. Done right, our journalism drives the conversation — producing stories people read, learn from, share and talk about. We’re looking for a reporter who can hit the ground running on 2026 coverage, while positioning themselves and the team to lead on the 2028 election.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of national politics
• A track record of clean, compelling, authoritative writing and original reporting
• Proven ability to break news while developing sophisticated enterprise
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify what matters — and why
• The ability to translate complex political and policy dynamics into clear, insightful coverage
• A collaborative mindset and the drive to compete in a fast-paced newsroom

Responsibilities

• Break news and deliver fast, authoritative coverage on the biggest political storylines
• Drive and own high-impact pieces that shape the conversation around the midterms
• Produce agenda-setting enterprise that surfaces emerging political trends
• Contribute to innovative, cross-platform storytelling that reaches a core political audience
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the POLITICO newsroom

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed