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Washington, DC (preferred) or Remote (but US-based). Type:
Full-time (can also be Part-time) Zeteo
isnt just another media company. Were building fact-based opinionated journalism that cuts through the noise to serve the publicnot power. We need a Political/Breaking News Reporter with good instincts and contacts, who can track the chaos of US politics in real time, and explain it concisely and quickly but with impact, too. The Role: Youll be on the front lines of political newsfrom Government and Congress scoops, to grift and influence peddling revelationsdelivering urgent, sharp reporting that helps audiences understand, not just react. No spin, no sugarcoating, no horserace journalism. Just facts, context, and why it matters. What Youll Do: - Break news on US politics and its surroundings with speed and substance. - Mine public records, live events, and undercovered sources to surface what others miss (in a fast-paced environment). - Write clear, succinct, crisp, analytical copy that avoids both-sidesism and centers the public interest and this unique moment in US history. - Collaborate with our editors to align our political and news coverage with
Zeteos
mission: journalism as a tool for accountability. A media organization that is here to make some noise, change the narrative and, above all else, hold power to account. - Have 3+ years in professional political/breaking news and can prove it with clips that go beyond headlines. - Live for the scoop but never trade accuracy for speed. - Are a reporter who believes political reporting should hold power to account, not amplify partisan agendas. You should be plugged into US and especially DC politics. - Thrive in a startup environmentself-directed but team-oriented. - Can flex into nights/weekends when news demands it. - Report on politics without the baggage of legacy media biases. Want to be part of a team thats redefining political journalism for an often disillusioned and also impatient audience. - You must be a legal resident and have a full work permit in the United States. - Washington, DC area preferred but not required Apply: Send your resume (or link to web profile), 23 clips or articles (show us your best breaking/political work), and a short note on why
Zeteos
mission speaks to you, to jobs@zeteo.com - No boilerplate cover letterswe want passion and commitment to journalism. Please submit no later than
August 10, 2025. *
Zeteo
is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in political journalism.* Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries
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Full-time (can also be Part-time) Zeteo
isnt just another media company. Were building fact-based opinionated journalism that cuts through the noise to serve the publicnot power. We need a Political/Breaking News Reporter with good instincts and contacts, who can track the chaos of US politics in real time, and explain it concisely and quickly but with impact, too. The Role: Youll be on the front lines of political newsfrom Government and Congress scoops, to grift and influence peddling revelationsdelivering urgent, sharp reporting that helps audiences understand, not just react. No spin, no sugarcoating, no horserace journalism. Just facts, context, and why it matters. What Youll Do: - Break news on US politics and its surroundings with speed and substance. - Mine public records, live events, and undercovered sources to surface what others miss (in a fast-paced environment). - Write clear, succinct, crisp, analytical copy that avoids both-sidesism and centers the public interest and this unique moment in US history. - Collaborate with our editors to align our political and news coverage with
Zeteos
mission: journalism as a tool for accountability. A media organization that is here to make some noise, change the narrative and, above all else, hold power to account. - Have 3+ years in professional political/breaking news and can prove it with clips that go beyond headlines. - Live for the scoop but never trade accuracy for speed. - Are a reporter who believes political reporting should hold power to account, not amplify partisan agendas. You should be plugged into US and especially DC politics. - Thrive in a startup environmentself-directed but team-oriented. - Can flex into nights/weekends when news demands it. - Report on politics without the baggage of legacy media biases. Want to be part of a team thats redefining political journalism for an often disillusioned and also impatient audience. - You must be a legal resident and have a full work permit in the United States. - Washington, DC area preferred but not required Apply: Send your resume (or link to web profile), 23 clips or articles (show us your best breaking/political work), and a short note on why
Zeteos
mission speaks to you, to jobs@zeteo.com - No boilerplate cover letterswe want passion and commitment to journalism. Please submit no later than
August 10, 2025. *
Zeteo
is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in political journalism.* Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries
Online Audio and Video Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zeteo by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for News Reporter roles.
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