White House And Politics Editor, Team Lead (Journalism)

TL;DR

White House And Politics Editor, Team Lead (Journalism): Leading and building coverage of the White House and Washington for Bloomberg Government with an accent on breaking news, trend pieces, and political analysis. Focus on managing a team of reporters, setting editorial strategy, and producing actionable stories across multiple platforms.

Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA

Company

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What you will do

• Lead a team of reporters and editors to break major stories and uncover larger trend pieces in Washington.
• Drive coverage of power, influence, and action across newsletters, podcasts, and video platforms.
• Collaborate with the newsroom to set editorial strategy and deliver actionable news on tight deadlines.
• Coach reporters, set performance targets, and remove barriers to ensure high-quality journalism.
• Monitor the congressional news cycle and identify key players to guide reporting efforts.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in journalism with a proven track record of producing ambitious stories.
• Exceptional news judgment and curiosity to set the team's daily and long-term agenda.
• Top-notch editing skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback to editors and reporters.
• Strong collaboration and change management skills to influence various stakeholders in the newsroom.
• Ability to make decisive, high-pressure decisions during breaking news events.
• Bachelor's degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a non-discriminatory and equal opportunity employment policy.
• Collaborative work environment emphasizing high standards and leadership by personal example.
• Opportunity to lead an influential newsroom team in the heart of political reporting.