Politics Editor

Politico•Arlington, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

POLITICO is looking for a Politics Editor to help lead our agenda-setting coverage of the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential campaign. This editor will share supervision of a talented team of reporters and work in close collaboration with editors across the newsroom to produce high-impact journalism across all platforms. The editor will also work with our polling and interactives teams to find innovative ways to use campaign finance data and other tools to capture the mood of Republican and Democratic donors, voters and operatives shaping the future of both parties.

Requirements

Proven experience leading or editing political coverage at a major news organization
A deep understanding of the American political landscape and the players, power structures and narratives that define it
A sharp eye for both breaking news and ambitious enterprise journalism
A collaborative leader who thrives in a team environment and loves helping reporters do the best work of their careers
Strong editing, story-shaping and project management skills
Creativity and a competitive drive

Responsibilities

Shape and drive POLITICO’s national political coverage, focusing on the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election
Edit and coach a team of ambitious reporters to deliver scoops, sharp analysis and conversation-driving enterprise stories
Champion a thematic approach to coverage — moving beyond campaign-trail horse races to illuminate the deeper cultural, ideological and economic forces driving U.S. politics
Collaborate across the newsroom to ensure our political coverage is cohesive, innovative and distinctive
Partner with POLITICO’s data, graphics and polling teams to tell stories in creative and visually compelling ways
Shepherd a drumbeat of coverage that mixes incremental exclusives with big-picture storytelling that defines the political moment