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POLITICO is seeking a Playbook Editor to help guide the next chapter of Washington’s most influential political newsletter.
The Playbook Editor will work in close partnership with the author and executive producer to deliver an indispensable daily read for the people shaping U.S. politics. Creativity and a strong collaborative approach will be required to engage POLITICO’s newsroom to surface exclusive reporting, sharp analysis and behind-the-scenes insights that make Playbook a must-open read every morning.
In a fast-changing media landscape reshaped by technology and AI, the Playbook editor will constantly look for inventive ways to surprise readers, distinguish POLITICO’s journalism and define what it means to cover Washington at the highest level.
What You’ll Do:
Drive daily editorial direction:
Work with the Playbook author to determine what leads the newsletter and which stories capture the day’s power dynamics in Washington
Harness POLITICO’s newsroom:
Work with the executive producer and desks across the newsroom to elevate exclusive reporting, original analysis and fresh insights
Shape and sharpen the product:
Develop the daily outline with the author and executive producer, then help draft and edit the next morning’s edition to ensure a smart, engaging and buzzy newsletter
Curate and contextualize:
Identify the most compelling political nuggets, forward-looking trends and parlor-room intrigue that our audience craves
Collaborate seamlessly:
Participate in daily editorial meetings, maintain close communication with colleagues throughout the news cycle, and help set the agenda for Washington’s morning conversation
What You’ll Need:
Deep knowledge of Washington politics, institutions, and personalities — and the ability to distill complex power dynamics into lively, authoritative prose
Proven experience as a political editor or senior writer in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom
Exceptional editorial judgment, writing and line-editing skills
A collaborative mindset and an instinct for illuminating, forward-looking journalism
A passion for breaking news, exclusive scoops, and smart analysis that goes beyond the headlines
A willingness to work evening and weekend hours (Sunday night‑Thursday night) regularly
We value our people. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO.
About Us. POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital.
Cabinet secretaries and Ministers start their mornings with our analysis. CEOs shape strategy around our reporting. Advocacy leaders rely on our insights to move policy. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear‑eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes.
Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world's key democratic capitals—Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York—form the world's premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don't even know exist.
Innovation has always been a core tenet of our story. At launch, we bet that depth would trump scale, that talent would trump traffic, and that politics would become central to modern life. In 2011, we made another bet and launched POLITICO Pro to help decision‑makers understand the business of government, transforming both how they shape government action and the business of journalism itself.
These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.
POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family‑owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. Learn more about Axel Springer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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The Playbook Editor will work in close partnership with the author and executive producer to deliver an indispensable daily read for the people shaping U.S. politics. Creativity and a strong collaborative approach will be required to engage POLITICO’s newsroom to surface exclusive reporting, sharp analysis and behind-the-scenes insights that make Playbook a must-open read every morning.
In a fast-changing media landscape reshaped by technology and AI, the Playbook editor will constantly look for inventive ways to surprise readers, distinguish POLITICO’s journalism and define what it means to cover Washington at the highest level.
What You’ll Do:
Drive daily editorial direction:
Work with the Playbook author to determine what leads the newsletter and which stories capture the day’s power dynamics in Washington
Harness POLITICO’s newsroom:
Work with the executive producer and desks across the newsroom to elevate exclusive reporting, original analysis and fresh insights
Shape and sharpen the product:
Develop the daily outline with the author and executive producer, then help draft and edit the next morning’s edition to ensure a smart, engaging and buzzy newsletter
Curate and contextualize:
Identify the most compelling political nuggets, forward-looking trends and parlor-room intrigue that our audience craves
Collaborate seamlessly:
Participate in daily editorial meetings, maintain close communication with colleagues throughout the news cycle, and help set the agenda for Washington’s morning conversation
What You’ll Need:
Deep knowledge of Washington politics, institutions, and personalities — and the ability to distill complex power dynamics into lively, authoritative prose
Proven experience as a political editor or senior writer in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom
Exceptional editorial judgment, writing and line-editing skills
A collaborative mindset and an instinct for illuminating, forward-looking journalism
A passion for breaking news, exclusive scoops, and smart analysis that goes beyond the headlines
A willingness to work evening and weekend hours (Sunday night‑Thursday night) regularly
We value our people. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO.
About Us. POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital.
Cabinet secretaries and Ministers start their mornings with our analysis. CEOs shape strategy around our reporting. Advocacy leaders rely on our insights to move policy. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear‑eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes.
Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world's key democratic capitals—Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York—form the world's premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don't even know exist.
Innovation has always been a core tenet of our story. At launch, we bet that depth would trump scale, that talent would trump traffic, and that politics would become central to modern life. In 2011, we made another bet and launched POLITICO Pro to help decision‑makers understand the business of government, transforming both how they shape government action and the business of journalism itself.
These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.
POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family‑owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. Learn more about Axel Springer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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