Now Hiring: 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.
How To Apply:
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.
