Temporary News Editor

POLITICO

Temporary News Editor driving coverage of breaking political news during the 2026 midterm cycle. Joining POLITICO's newsroom on a six-month contract for major political stories in key locations.

Posted 8/1/2026contractRosslyn • California, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in editing and publishing journalism, with a strong focus on breaking news and enterprise stories. Proven ability to collaborate with reporters and editors to enhance story quality and ensure timely coverage of major events.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Professional Journalism ExperienceEditing ExperienceHeadline Writing SkillsStory Framing SkillsDigital Publishing Platforms Experience

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Hard Skills

EditingHeadline WritingStory FramingNews JudgmentFast-Moving News CoverageStory AssignmentContent Management Systems

Soft Skills

Ability to Juggle Multiple PrioritiesMeeting Tight Deadlines

Industry Keywords

National PoliticsWashington CoverageBreaking NewsEnterprise Stories

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit and publish breaking news, enterprise stories and newsletters
Assign stories and help shape coverage throughout your shifts
Work closely with reporters to strengthen reporting, framing and structure
Coordinate with editors across the newsroom to ensure comprehensive coverage of major news events
Help maintain POLITICO's standards for speed, accuracy, fairness and clarity
Collaborate with homepage, audience and production teams to maximize the impact of our journalism
Help lead weekend breaking news coverage and support weekday editing across the Breaking and White House teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional journalism experience, including significant editing experience
Excellent editing, headline writing and story framing skills
Strong news judgment and experience covering fast-moving news
Experience assigning stories and working directly with reporters
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Experience with digital publishing platforms and content management systems
Familiarity with national politics or Washington coverage is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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