Posted On: March 23, 2017

Journalism Job

Media Organization: POLITICO

Company Description

POLITICO Pro is POLITICO’s real-time policy news service, designed to provide policy professionals with the fastest and most reliable intelligence and tools they need to effectively navigate Washington D.C. With one of the largest rosters of policy reporters in the country, POLITICO Pro keeps professionals ahead of the curve on all legislative and regulatory issues that are important to their work.

Pro currently serves fourteen different industry areas, and we are heavily investing in new products and services to continue its growth. We hire self-motivated doers who are agile, competitive, optimistic and respectful. We believe in our perks and competitive benefits including an on-site gym, free breakfast and (mostly healthy) snacks and commuter and smartphone reimbursement.

Job Description

POLITICO Pro is seeking a web producer who is passionate about journalism and looking to kick start a career in a newsroom. We’re looking for someone who can manage and copy edit content related to the politics of policy, write headlines/teases and convert or enhance stories for the web all while maintaining quality control.

Who You Are
Adaptable: You tackle any challenges that arise and enjoy solving problems. Whether you're troubleshooting glitches in the CMS or navigating different communication styles, you are flexible and don’t miss a beat when it comes to changes in a schedule or workflow.
A time management guru: You’re able to multi-task without losing focus and prioritize multiple projects while juggling several competing deadlines. You're eager to, but realistic about taking on more projects without sacrificing quality. Some of your biggest strengths are ambition and work ethic.
A communicator: Your written and verbal communication skills make you an approachable “go-to” for relaying messages to senior colleagues inside and outside of the newsroom.
Attentive to detail: You’re comfortable acting as the “final say” before publishing our work and you can edit for clarity, consistency and accuracy.

What You'll Do
Work closely with our reporters and editors to manage and publish POLITICO Pro’s influential content, adhering to AP Style’s copy editing standards.
Add art, produce/test links and schedule alerts and calendar events.
File and tag stories in the content management system (CMS) while troubleshooting any snags and glitches that arise.
Communicate with reporters and editors onsite and offsite, while maintaining a calm demeanor in a sometimes hectic newsroom.

What You'll Need
First and foremost, we want someone who is passionate about digital media and journalism.
A desire to build on your knowledge of politics and policy issues.
B.A./B.S. or equivalent (preferably in Journalism, Political Science or English).
Experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally an internet publication or newsroom.
Working knowledge of AP Style and a bonus for exposure to content management systems (CMS) and HTML.

To Apply

Apply to on website: http://www.politico.com/employment/web-producers-politico-pro-edi0027