Hiring: DC Senior Editor

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We’re hiring a Senior Editor for our DC office. It’s a fast-paced, exciting job that is at the center of our news coverage. If you’re interested or if you know someone who might be, please see the full listing after the jump.

TPM is hiring a Senior Editor to work in our DC office. This is a full-time editing position, with a brief to lead a team of reporters in deep, immersive, fast-paced coverage of US politics, policy, and an expanding range of related coverage areas. The job includes a mix of story-editing, story-assigning, and rapid-fire decision making. The Senior Editor will also play a substantial role in setting the direction for TPM’s overall news coverage. Applicants must have the ability to convert breaking news into smart, accurate, and compelling coverage and inspire exceptional performance from their team.

Candidates should have at least three years of professional editing and/or reporting experience and must be ready to work in a highly collaborative environment at the fast-paced metabolism of a digital news organization. An exceptional grasp of contemporary U.S. politics and the digital news space, along with a real familiarity with TPM and solid news judgment, are each a must.

Very competitive salary, health insurance coverage (TPM pays 100% of employee premium), 401(k), three weeks paid vacation per year.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to jobs at talkingpointsmemo dot com. Include the subject line: Job App: Senior Editor. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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