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POLITICO, Deputy London Playbook Editor (London)

Employer
POLITICO SPRL
Location
London
Salary
Dependent on experience
Closing date
16 Sep 2021

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Online, Digital, News, Politics
Discipline
Reporting, Reporter

Job Details

POLITICO is looking for an ambitious, scoop-driven reporter to join its Westminster team.

We provide non-partisan, distinctive journalism for policy and political professionals in Westminster and internationally. This reporter will join a growing team in the U.K. that is committed to finding innovative ways to win our audience’s attention and will help make London Playbook the first read for anyone who cares about British politics.

This role would suit an energetic journalist who is looking to stand out and is well-sourced in Westminster.

Responsibilities include:

  • Author London Playbook on Fridays and at other times when needed
  • Develop scoops and original story ideas to run both in Playbook and as longer articles — get more people in Westminster talking about Politico
  • Cover breaking news in Westminster and come up with distinctive ways to move stories on


The ideal candidate:

  • Politics obsessive — demonstrable interest in Westminster politics and policy
  • Strong track record of breaking news
  • Confident news judgment
  • Skillful writer with the ability to deliver clean, clear copy with a lightness of touch   
  • Unafraid to experiment, approach stories in different ways and confident breaking from the lobby press pack
  • Relevant network of contacts
  • Self-starter with a willingness to work flexibly


About POLITICO:

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.

Equal Opportunity:

It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.

Application Instructions:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please  click 'APPLY' and send a cover letter, writing samples and your CV in English.

 

Company

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy.

With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York and Brussels - and continued expansion into various state capitals in the United States - POLITICO has one of the most robust and rapidly expanding roster of journalists covering politics and policy in the world.

Since its launch in 2007, POLITICO has delivered journalism about politics and policy making that is more authoritative in its sophistication and nonpartisan perspective than any competitor; that is more useful to people with a professional interest in public affairs; and that is more fun to read for a community of people who love the drama and sheer sport of politics.

The central mission of POLITICO, from birth to our current period of growth, has been to help sustain and vastly expand nonpartisan political and policy journalism.

We all believe informing readers and holding leaders accountable is and will forever be essential to smart governance, regardless of shifts in technology and consumption habits.

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Location
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