Congress Editor

Inside Congress Newsletter and Congress News Editor

POLITICO is seeking a creative and enterprising editor to lead our daily Inside Congress newsletter and help drive our broader Congress news coverage. This editor will play a central role in owning a critical relationship with our core Capitol Hill readers who need to know what’s coming next and why it matters.

This high‑impact role sits at the intersection of newsletter strategy and real‑time congressional coverage. You’ll help ensure Inside Congress is indispensable to lawmakers, staffers, lobbyists and policy professionals, while also contributing to POLITICO’s Congress report across platforms, including the homepage and premium POLITICO Pro products. You’ll be expected to handle breaking news, scoops and sharp analysis of key personalities, power dynamics and legislative fights.

We’re looking for someone fluent in the rhythms of Congress and the Washington news cycle – an editor who can spot what matters now, elevate strong reporting and package it in ways that cut through the noise. You should love collaborating with ambitious reporters and editors on our front‑line Congress team and across the newsroom, thrive on deadline and have strong instincts for how to turn Capitol Hill intelligence into must‑read journalism.

• Strong writing and editing skills, preferably with a track record of producing smart, authoritative journalism that drives the conversation on Capitol Hill
• Deep knowledge of Congress, including key committees, leadership and the legislative process
• An ability to envision and execute a clear editorial strategy for a flagship newsletter and fast‑moving news coverage
• Comfort working evening and Sunday-Thursday shifts on tight deadlines
• A commitment to delivering exclusive, high‑value coverage for POLITICO’s consumer and premium subscriber audiences
• Enthusiasm for coaching reporters, sharpening copy and helping colleagues do their best work
• A collaborative mindset and interest in working across teams, including audience, product and other policy verticals