Political Reporter

Job Description

Talking Points Memo, the respected pioneer of online political news currently celebrating its 25th year of publishing, is expanding its reporting team.

TPM is looking to fill immediately a new position for a political reporter who will help to confront the current political moment more robustly.

The preferred candidate will be a political reporter with significant experience who is skilled at their craft; who understands the political moment, the underlying power dynamics, and the lurch away from democracy; and who can expertly navigate the strong currents coursing through American politics.

The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running and immediately contribute to TPM’s highest-value coverage areas: the Trump II presidency, the erosion of democracy, the historic ascension of a reactionary right-wing.

This is a DC or NYC position, with a slight preference for DC.

The salary range is $85,000-$110,000 annually. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and three weeks paid vacation per year.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@talkingpointsmemo.com (include the subject line: “Job App: Political Reporter”).

Founded during the 2000 Florida recount by Josh Marshall, TPM brings a scrappy, smart, and sophisticated approach to covering American politics. It has long had an outsized influence on national political coverage and public discourse. With a membership-based business model, TPM has enjoyed financial stability, resilience, and growth despite the turmoil in journalism and publishing.

Job Requirements

The preferred candidate will be a political reporter with significant experience who is skilled at their craft; who understands the political moment, the underlying power dynamics, and the lurch away from democracy; and who can expertly navigate the strong currents coursing through American politics.

The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running and immediately contribute to TPM’s highest-value coverage areas: the Trump II presidency, the erosion of democracy, the historic ascension of a reactionary right-wing.

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