At least 5 years experience as a political journalist with a track record of breaking news, driving subscriber growth, and building and reaching a large audience
A proven track record of scoops and the ability to consistently break news on the national politics beat
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage a constantly evolving workload and prioritize appropriately
A clear, engaging, jargon-free writing style
Deeply sourced at both the top and working levels of government and politics
Intimately familiar with the operational mechanics of the federal government
Good sourcing in and understanding of the tech industry
Responsibilities
Break high-impact news and deliver scoops on a regular basis
Report and write at least six stories per month, balancing weekly newsletter sends with quick exclusives and longer, differentiated work
Engage and grow a loyal newsletter readership that drives digital subscriptions
Collaborate with other members of your desk, and journalists from across the WIRED newsroom
Collaborate with audio, video, events, and social media teams as needed to develop ways of telling stories on other platforms
Work collaboratively with global markets on all relevant stories or packages