POLITICO is looking for an experienced and well-sourced self-starter to write about Silicon Valley policy and politics as part of our new California tech team. The reporter will write with authority on key state as well as national and international debates surrounding the power players within the heart of global tech, including who’s lobbying for what legislation, supporting which candidates and how key companies are either watching — or defying — policies from Sacramento to Washington.
The ideal candidate will already have a solid network of knowledgeable sources in the private sector and government and be able to leverage it to produce stories with provocative and fresh ideas in a confident voice. We want a fast, determined reporter who will break news and deliver high-impact enterprise — for an informed subscriber audience as well as a state, national and global readership.
This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the new tech reporting team POLITICO is launching as part of its ongoing expansion in California. Anchored by a daily newsletter, the team of three reporters and an editor will deliver agenda-setting tech coverage geared toward lawmakers, government officials, industry leaders and advocates. The team will also break news, provide policy updates and write homepage enterprise stories for state, national and global audiences.
The California-based journalists will work with other POLITICO tech reporters in Washington, London and Brussels, connecting the dots across global power centers to tell readers what’s coming next in tech and why it matters.
What You’ll Need
- Experience covering tech and Silicon Valley with a network of sources and track record of breaking news.
- Ability to quickly and cleanly deliver news and analysis on the biggest tech stories of the day that goes beyond basic reporting on industry moves.
- A strong interest in political journalism and familiarity with both California and national politics
- A track record of clean, clear, accurate and authoritative writing
- Smart, innovative ideas and a drive to be first on every story
- Ability to juggle tight deadlines and a demanding pace
- A collaborative spirit and willingness to work as part of a team
- A rigorous commitment to fair-minded, nonpartisan journalism
- A background working on daily newsletters is a major plus
The location for this position is flexible within California.
Please submit a resume, cover letter and 3-5 clips with your application.
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in California is
$115,000.00-$150,000.00 per year. The final salary offered, which may be higher than the current anticipated salary range, to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.
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