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Political Newsletter Writer
Location: Remote
Job status: Full-time
Salary: $70,000-$90,000
The Position:
The Lever is looking for an experienced newsletter writer/journalist to develop and author a bold new product for the outlet: A daily must-read email spotlighting the day’s most important and overlooked news, along with spotlighting The Lever’s latest money-in-politics and corporate-accountability journalism. Integrating best practices from financial and tech newsletters with incisive political analysis, news scooplets, and a vibrant editorial voice, the right candidate will help address an unmet need in digital journalism: Delivering concise and informative accountability reporting in a compelling and fun format designed to help the public make sense of the real forces shaping American politics.
This is a newsletter not just for political junkies — it’s also for normies looking for an enjoyable, easy-to-read dispatch that spotlights what’s really happening. Candidates do not have to come from a political media background, but do need to be news junkies with a strong writing voice. Those with a history of helming successful newsletters, daily news digests, or other fast-paced daily writing/scripting projects will be considered.
The reporter will be expected to file a newsletter every weekday, along with a round-up newsletter to be published on Sundays. This is a fully remote and full-time, salaried position with benefits including a generous health care stipend, office expense reimbursements, and paid time off.
Qualifications:
- At least three to five years experience writing email newsletters or similar products.
- Deep knowledge of money in politics and an eagerness to track breaking daily developments in the space.
- Aptitude in writing clearly and concisely on complex, highly scrutinized matters and the confidence to wield a lively yet conscientious editorial voice.
- A track record of hitting deadlines and filing clean and accurate copy.
- A passion for the art and science of email newsletters and an eagerness to break new ground in the field.
- A healthy sense of humor, on and off the page.
- A strong grasp of what makes for a good Lever story.
- Comfort and proficiency in operating independently while also working in harmony with a small team of hardworking remote journalists.
- Commitment to The Lever’s subscriber-supported model and approach to accountability journalism.
- The passion, imagination, and ambition needed to build a transformative news organization.
Senior Political Reporter
Location: Remote (Washington, D.C., preferred)
Job status: Full-time
Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000
The Position:
The Lever is looking for an enterprising and aggressive senior political reporter with a lengthy track record of delivering groundbreaking national scoops that break through the noise and facilitate change. The reporter will be a reliable self-starter, using their deep well of sources, mastery of open-record requests, and data-analysis prowess to generate ambitious investigative reports on political and financial corruption. And they must have the writing chops to transform weeks or months of reporting into clear and compelling narratives.
We’re not interested in Beltway gossip; we’re following the money to expose the backroom deals screwing over the American people. The reporter will preferably be based in Washington, D.C. — but for the right candidate, other locations will be considered.
This is a senior-level hire — only candidates with extensive experience producing high-caliber investigations related to government and corporate accountability will be considered. This is a fully remote and full-time, salaried position with benefits including a generous health care stipend, office expense reimbursements, and paid time off.
Qualifications:
- At least seven years experience as a reporter, with at least three years focused on investigations.
- Extensive experience filing record requests, tracking political donations, and scrutinizing business records.
- A proven history of delivering impactful investigative reporting projects.
- A strong grasp of what makes for a good Lever story.
- A keen ability to track and respond to the ever-shifting news cycle.
- Proven aptitude in hitting deadlines and filing clean and accurate copy on complex, highly scrutinized matters.
- Comfort and proficiency in operating independently while also working in harmony with a small team of hardworking remote journalists.
- Commitment to The Lever’s subscriber-supported model and approach to accountability journalism.
- The passion, imagination, and ambition needed to build a transformative news organization.
Reporter
Location: Remote
Job status: Full-time
Salary: $60,000-$75,000
The Position:
The Lever is looking for a diligent and resourceful reporter with a track record of delivering impactful investigative stories that shed light on the inner workings of the U.S. political and financial system. The reporter will use record requests, subject-matter expertise, and a deep well of sources to generate eye-opening investigative scoops and analyses based on the news cycle of the day. Candidates who have a history of groundbreaking reporting in the realm of politics, business, technology, health care, or the environment will be considered.
The reporter will be expected to file a story a week, with the opportunity also to develop and deliver longer deep-dive reports. This is a fully remote and full-time, salaried position with benefits including a generous health care stipend, office expense reimbursements, and paid time off.
Qualifications:
- At least three to five years experience as a reporter.
- Experience filing record requests, tracking political donations, and scrutinizing business records.
- A strong grasp of what makes for a good Lever story.
- A keen ability to track and respond to the ever-shifting news cycle.
- Proven aptitude in hitting deadlines and filing clean and accurate copy on complex, highly scrutinized matters.
- Comfort and proficiency in operating independently while also working in harmony with a small team of hardworking remote journalists.
- Commitment to The Lever’s subscriber-supported model and approach to accountability journalism.
- The passion, imagination, and ambition needed to build a transformative news organization.
How To Apply For These Jobs:
Send a cover letter, resume, references, and three clips to jobs@levernews.com
The Lever is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons.
