Job opening: Political reporter at Shareblue Media (DC preferred)

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Shareblue Media is seeking experienced political reporters to join our team. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience writing for an online publication in a fast-paced news environment, with a solid understanding of national politics, and the ability to write quickly, concisely, and accurately, through a progressive lens.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create original reporting, breaking news coverage, and news analysis that is informative, concise, and emotionally resonant, with a focus on people, not policy.
• Track political news developments in real time. Consume news voraciously.
• Pitch new ideas and angles throughout the day.
• Ensure every piece of content you submit aligns with Shareblue editorial guidelines, which embrace a conversational tone, factual precision, and impeccable grammar and punctuation.
• Maintain a wide network of sources within American politics and progressive issue advocacy.
• Promote content via social channels and other professional connections.
• Collaborate with other team members as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional writing skills.
• Politically savvy, aware, and engaged, with an insatiable appetite for news.
• A competitive streak — you delight in finding scoops and breaking news.
• Excellent news judgment — you’ve got an incredible radar for underreported stories our readers will want to know about, and a knack for framing widely covered stories in a unique way.
• Communicative, engaged, and eager to take initiative at every stage of the process.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Able to adjust priorities and/or story focus quickly as the news shifts.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and obsessed with executing, even in the face of obstacles.
• Ability to work well with others in a virtual workspace.

Salary commensurate with experience. DC-based reporters are strongly preferred.

To apply, send a resume, a cover letter, and links to three writing samples to tal...@shareblue.com