Associate Editor, The Hill

The Hill

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Political news and policy understanding
Keen eye for detail
Strong communication skills
The Hill is seeking an Associate Editor to join its political newsroom in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will possess strong editing and communication skills and a solid understanding of political news, with responsibilities including content editing, fact-checking, and collaboration with writers

Job Summary

  • This is an opportunity to break into the ground floor of a political newsroom.
  • The successful applicant will work closely with other reporters and editors to generate ideas and craft and refine non-partisan stories on politics, healthcare, national security and other coverage areas.
  • The Hill is the country's definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information.

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The Hill is seeking an Associate Editor to join its political newsroom in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will possess strong editing and communication skills and a solid understanding of political news, with responsibilities including content editing, fact-checking, and collaboration with writers.

Salary

Base: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) with match, Paid Parental leave, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • political news and policy understanding
  • keen eye for detail
  • strong communication skills
  • hard work ethic
  • time-management skills
  • write and edit headlines and copy

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative work environment
  • Google Trends familiarity
  • SEO skills
  • real-time analytics

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
  • Previous reporting experience preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Work Rights

Not specified

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