National Politics Correspondent

National Politics Correspondent
POLITICO is seeking an enterprising, high-energy correspondent to join our Politics team, covering the forces reshaping American politics during the most consequential elections of our time.

This correspondent will be part of a team focused on owning the biggest political storylines, with a period of shifting coalitions, uncertainty around the future of the Democratic and Republican parties, and the fast-approaching midterms through 2028.

Our politics coverage is driven by two core principles: authority and sophistication. We lead the conversation — driving key themes early and often with reporting that is distinctively POLITICO, combining deep political analysis with policy expertise.

We’re not trying to cover everything. Instead we produce the smartest political journalism you read each week, aiming to deepen readers’ understanding of the forces shaping politics now and what’s coming next.

The correspondent will play a central role in that mission — breaking major news, identifying emerging trends ahead of competitors, and connecting dots across the White House, Congress, campaigns and state capitals.

Success in this role requires speed, judgment, and the ability to frame stories with clarity and authority.

Who You Are

You have sharp political instincts and a feel for where the story is going

You are wired to compete — you want to break news and own the storyline

You’re fluent in the language of politics — campaigns, power centers, policy and personalities — and can move easily between them

You don’t chase every headline; you know how to focus on what matters and go deep enough to dominate it

You bring authority to your reporting — grounded in sourcing, not spin — and are comfortable making sense of complex dynamics for a sophisticated audience

You think beyond the day-to-day, constantly asking what this moment means for the midterms and the next presidential cycle

You write with clarity and purpose, delivering journalism that is as smart as it is readable

You thrive in a high-expectations newsroom, push your colleagues and expect to be pushed in return

What You’ll Do

Break news and deliver fast, authoritative coverage on the biggest political storylines

Drive and own high-impact pieces that shape the conversation around the midterms

Produce agenda-setting enterprise that surfaces emerging political trends

Contribute to innovative, cross-platform storytelling that reaches a core political audience

Collaborate closely with colleagues across the POLITICO newsroom

What You’ll Need

Deep knowledge of national politics

A track record of clean, compelling, authoritative writing and original reporting

Proven ability to break news while developing sophisticated enterprise

Strong news judgment and the ability to identify what matters — and why

The ability to translate complex political and policy dynamics into clear, insightful coverage

A collaborative mindset and the drive to compete in a fast-paced newsroom

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and 3-5 clips to the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

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