The Spectator
Overview
Join The Spectator’s expanding team as the Cockburn editor and work with the best journalists, authors, critics and cartoonists since 1828.
You will help edit The Spectator’s DC society and gossip coverage in the United States, reporting on the major political stories of the day. You will work closely with the US editor and deputy US editor to cover the Trump administration, Congress and political events across the country, including gathering exclusive content and breaking stories of your own.
The Spectator is the world’s oldest weekly magazine, and there’s never been a better time to join us. This role is full-time and based in Washington, DC.
Requirements
At least two years’ experience working at a newspaper, magazine or online media outlet
Excellent commissioning and editing skills
Experience in promoting articles on social media
Willingness to be flexible and responsive to fast-moving events
An understanding of The Spectator’s brand and style
A strong understanding of Washington, DC and its social gatherings
Responsibilities
Write for and edit Cockburn’s gossip entries and stories
Write for The Spectator’s US print and online editions
Cover breaking news stories
Write and contribute to Spectator newsletters
Brainstorm ideas and angles on news stories, and make judgments about what stories to prioritize and cover
Work flexibly and out of hours
Salary dependent on experience.
Please email your cover letter, résumé and the task below to jobs@thespectator.com. Early applications will be prioritized.
Four ideas for Cockburn to cover from DC this week. Please write out the headlines
One paragraph of copy in the voice of Cockburn covering one of those stories
Two other article ideas you would commission for The Spectator’s online edition
Three X posts promoting the above articles
#J-18808-Ljbffr
You will help edit The Spectator’s DC society and gossip coverage in the United States, reporting on the major political stories of the day. You will work closely with the US editor and deputy US editor to cover the Trump administration, Congress and political events across the country, including gathering exclusive content and breaking stories of your own.
The Spectator is the world’s oldest weekly magazine, and there’s never been a better time to join us. This role is full-time and based in Washington, DC.
Requirements
At least two years’ experience working at a newspaper, magazine or online media outlet
Excellent commissioning and editing skills
Experience in promoting articles on social media
Willingness to be flexible and responsive to fast-moving events
An understanding of The Spectator’s brand and style
A strong understanding of Washington, DC and its social gatherings
Responsibilities
Write for and edit Cockburn’s gossip entries and stories
Write for The Spectator’s US print and online editions
Cover breaking news stories
Write and contribute to Spectator newsletters
Brainstorm ideas and angles on news stories, and make judgments about what stories to prioritize and cover
Work flexibly and out of hours
Salary dependent on experience.
Please email your cover letter, résumé and the task below to jobs@thespectator.com. Early applications will be prioritized.
Four ideas for Cockburn to cover from DC this week. Please write out the headlines
One paragraph of copy in the voice of Cockburn covering one of those stories
Two other article ideas you would commission for The Spectator’s online edition
Three X posts promoting the above articles
#J-18808-Ljbffr