Slate Magazine is hiring: Senior Writer, Politics in New York

This range is provided by Slate Magazine. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $72,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr Slate is looking for an experienced writer and reporter to help drive the magazine’s politics coverage. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in national politics and excels at producing first‑rate journalism in multiple formats. The candidate should have good background knowledge of politics and broad sourcing, as well as great reporting initiative and a high writing metabolism. Additionally, they must be able to capture Slate’s unique sensibility, writing with both gravitas and mischief across a range of subjects. The position is located in Slate’s offices in New York or D.C., but strong remote candidates may be considered. Slate is committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. We encourage everyone to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will do what we can to meet your needs. Key Responsibilities Produce fast, keen analysis when called on to write quickly Write long‑form reported features of the highest quality Break meaningful news on subjects in the national conversation Identify stories off the beaten path that are of high interest to readers Work closely with editors to elevate pieces to their maximum potential Collaborate with colleagues and share sourcing to elevate the entire team Build a broad audience for your work Requirements Capacity to generate tons of story ideas, both for advancing stories already in the news and for finding unique lanes At least five years’ experience in political journalism Ability to write with clarity, gravitas, and levity Deep knowledge of politics A desire to work at a fast pace, and a willingness to pivot Enthusiasm for journalism and for Slate About Slate Slate, founded in 1996, is a daily online magazine and podcast network that helped invent the voice of the web. Our strong editorial voice and witty take on current events & culture have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online. Our podcast network, established in 2005, produces more than 20 podcasts, including Slow Burn, What Next, Decoder Ring, ICYMI, and more. Slate is an affiliate of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC). GHC is a diversified holding company whose operations include educational services; home health and hospice care; television broadcasting, online, print, and local TV news; automotive dealerships; manufacturing; hospitality; and consumer internet companies. Slate offers a comprehensive benefits program that gives eligible employees the flexibility to choose the right benefits for themselves and their families. There are three subsidized medical plans and two dental plans, provided by Aetna, which can be paired with flexible spending accounts. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Book and Periodical Publishing #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Slate is looking for an experienced writer and reporter to help drive the magazine's politics coverage . The ideal candidate has extensive experience in national politics and excels at producing first‑rate journalism in multiple formats . The candidate should have good background knowledge of politics and broad sourcing, as well as great reporting initiative and a high writing metabolism . En Español: Este rango es proporcionado por la revista Slate. Su salario real se basará en sus habilidades y experiencia hablar con su reclutador para aprender más. Rango de pago básico $72.000.00 / año - $130,000.00/ano Slate está buscando un escritor experimentado y reportero que ayude a impulsar la cobertura política de la revista. El candidato ideal tiene una amplia experiencia en la política nacional y sobresale en producir periodismo de primera clase en múltiples formatos. Responsabilidades clave Produce un análisis rápido y agudo cuando se le pide que escriba rápidamente Escribir características informadas de larga forma de la más alta calidad Romper noticias significativas sobre temas en la conversación nacional Identificar historias fuera del camino golpeado que son de gran interés para los lectores Trabajar estrechamente con los editores para elevar las piezas a su máximo potencial Colaborar con colegas y compartir fuentes para aumentar el equipo entero Construir una amplia audiencia para tu trabajo Requisitos Capacidad para generar toneladas de ideas de historia, tanto para avanzar historias ya en las noticias como para encontrar carriles únicas Al menos cinco años experiencia en periodismo político Habilidad de escribir con claridad, gravedad y levidez Podcast profundo de política Un deseo de trabajar a un ritmo acelerado, y una voluntad de girar Enthm por el journalismo y por Slate Sitty , Fundada en 1996, es una revista en línea y sus aficionados en Internet que ha creado numerosos podcasts. GHC es una compañía holding diversificada cuyas operaciones incluyen servicios educativos; salud en el hogar y cuidado de hospicio; radiodifusión televisiva, online, impreso y noticias locales de televisión; concesionarios automotrices; fabricación; hospitalidad; y compañías de Internet para consumidores. Slate ofrece un programa integral de beneficios que brinda a los empleados elegibles la flexibilidad de elegir los beneficios adecuados para ellos mismos y sus familias. Hay tres planes médicos subsidiados y dos planes dentales, proporcionados por Aetna, que se pueden emparejar con cuentas de gasto flexibles.