Senior Correspondent – Big Tech, Privacy Regulation

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Senior Correspondent leading coverage of big tech, digital markets, and privacy regulation in Washington, DC. Delivering exclusive reporting and insights on major technology firms and regulatory challenges.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will take ownership of coverage of big tech and privacy regulation in Washington, DC, setting the editorial agenda across our brands. This includes:
Leading coverage of regulatory, enforcement and legislative developments affecting major technology companies in the US and globally
Breaking exclusive stories through a well‑developed network of sources across government, private practice, industry and advocacy groups
Delivering insightful analysis that explains the legal, commercial and political significance of developments, not just the technical detail
Writing across formats, including daily news, long‑form features, data‑driven pieces, surveys and live or event‑based coverage
Collaborating closely with colleagues across Law.com, GIR and GCR to deliver joined‑up, high‑impact coverage of overlapping regulatory themes
Representing the brands externally at conferences, industry events and client meetings, building profile, trust and relationships in the market
Leading or contributing to major editorial projects, such as special reports and cross‑brand initiatives
Editing and supporting other reporters where appropriate, helping to maintain strong story framing and high editorial standards
Delivering clean, accurate, publication‑ready copy on deadline, operating with a high degree of autonomy and requiring minimal editing

Requirements

What you’ll need

You are an established journalist with significant experience covering legal, regulatory or policy beats, ideally with exposure to technology, antitrust or privacy. You bring:
A strong existing contacts book in Washington, DC, with the ability to generate off‑diary stories and original insight
A track record of breaking exclusive news and producing authoritative, agenda‑setting analysis
Confidence in covering complex legal and regulatory issues with clarity, precision and speed
The ability to identify commercial, strategic and political implications, not just legal outcomes
Strong news judgement and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while balancing daily reporting with longer‑term projects
Experience writing across different formats and platforms, and adapting tone for distinct but overlapping professional audiences
A bachelor's degree is required; a background in journalism, law, public policy or financial reporting is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation: Compensation is aligned with experience for candidates who meet the full scope of the role and bring relevant senior-level experience.
15 vacation days, 12 company holidays, three personal days, plus a day off for your birthday each year.
Choice of three Cigna health insurance plans, two dental plans, and vision coverage.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
Comprehensive wellness program
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accident and critical illness insurance
401K and Roth retirement savings plans with employer matching
Employee Referral Awards
Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
Commuter Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

journalismregulatory coveragepolicy analysisnews writingdata-driven reportinglong-form writingeditingstory framingdeadline managementinvestigative reporting

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationnews judgementrelationship buildingautonomyinsight generationadaptabilityclarityprecisionstrategic thinking

Certifications

bachelor's degree