Straight Arrow News · 6 days ago
Politics Reporter
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $150K/yrStraight Arrow News is dedicated to delivering unbiased, comprehensive news coverage that cuts through the noise of national discourse. They are seeking a Politics Reporter who can decode strategy and messaging in American politics, focusing on in-depth reporting that helps audiences understand the dynamics shaping public discourse.
Media and EntertainmentNewsSocial Media
Responsibilities
Break exclusive, timely stories on political strategy, messaging, and partisan framing
Regularly pitch story ideas that fit SAN’s mission, both for daily news and for features
Cover political developments with clarity and urgency, focusing especially on enterprise and investigative pieces that explain how and why political decisions are made
Collaborate with editors to refine ideas and deliver high-impact stories
Analyze and report on trends in political messaging and public perception
Build and maintain a network of sources to stay ahead of the political news cycle
Maintain the highest ethical standards of journalism. Ensure accuracy, clarity and originality in all reporting
Provide fair coverage of controversial issues that stays true to SAN’s mission of unbiased journalism
Collaborate with SAN’s multimedia and marketing teams to highlight your journalism on shows, podcasts, videos and social media
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a politics reporter with a track record of breaking original stories
A strong network of sources within the political and policy-making spheres
Exceptional researching, writing and storytelling skills. Skilled in writing in AP Style
Knowledgeable in SEO. Experienced in CMS like WordPress and analytics tools
Commitment to accuracy, clarity and unbiased storytelling
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in journalism, political science, communications, or a related field is preferred
Experience with multimedia or cross-platform journalism, or willingness to learn
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays and floating holidays
Health coverage
Vision and dental plans
Retirement plans like the company's 401(k) plan with company match
Company
Straight Arrow News
Straight Arrow News is committed to covering every side of every story.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Shapiro
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) & Head of Marketing
Recent News
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