Political Reporter / Writer

Company: Upward News RedBalloon posts jobs on behalf of client companies Job Summary We’re looking for a writer with background in political reporting to serve as the right hand to the Editor-in-Chief. This role is for someone who can do it all: research, writing, editing, producing, and publishing across multiple platforms. You’ll play a critical role in shaping editorial strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and expanding our reach across newsletters, podcasts, video, and social media. Send an email to @.*** with cover letter and resume for a response. (We will ignore AI-generated submissions)

Responsibilities

• Support the Editor-in-Chief in all aspects of editorial production: research, drafting, editing, and fact-checking.
• Oversee daily publishing workflows, ensuring high-quality, timely output.
• Manage and produce content across formats: newsletters, long-form articles, video, audio, podcasts, and social media.
• Coordinate with reporters, producers, and designers to package stories for maximum impact.
• Develop editorial calendars, track deadlines, and enforce standards.
• Assist with audience engagement: email sends, A/B testing, and analyzing performance data.
• Stay on top of breaking news, political narratives, and media trends to feed into coverage.
• Step in for the Editor-in-Chief when needed on decision-making, writing, or editing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in journalism, media production, or a related field.
• Strong writer and editor with sharp news judgment.
• Proficiency in multimedia: video editing, podcast production, and social media content creation.
• Experience with publishing tools (Beehiiv, Substack, Mailchimp, CMS platforms) and social scheduling.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, start-up newsroom environment with shifting priorities.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities.
• A passion for politics, media, and shaping narratives.

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