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The Associated Press seeks a talented journalist to join its bureau in Washington as a news editor overseeing coverage of federal government policy and its impact on people in the U.S. and around the world. This editor will direct and guide AP's reporting on a variety of government policy areas including immigration, public health, energy and the environment. The editor will work closely with teams across the bureau, the U.S. and around the world to ensure coverage is distinctive, ambitious and connects the dots between the decisions made by the government and the impact those actions have beyond Washington.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead a team of reporters based in Washington and collaborate closely with other editors and journalists around the AP to drive coverage about policy and impact and craft a report rich in exclusive spot news and deeply reported enterprise. You will be comfortable with organizing and directing breaking news and working across media formats to serve AP's wide-ranging set of customers and digital audiences across the globe. You must have the ability and willingness to work at night and on weekends as AP is a 24/7 operation.  

We’re looking for someone who will:

• lead a team of reporters and edit stories to deliver spot news and enterprise coverage that breaks news, has impact and is exclusive to AP.
• demonstrate strong communication skills and work collaboratively with the diverse team of journalists at the AP who operate in all formats: text, photo, video, audio, digital, social, interactive and graphics.
• have a great news sense, with the ability to help reporters deliver engaging stories that people will want to share, like and talk about on social media and other platforms.
• pursue innovative and inclusive coverage techniques while maintaining AP’s standards for integrity and fact-based, nonpartisan journalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

You must have demonstrated excellence as a journalist, with a deep record of delivering exclusive, enlightening and distinctive stories on challenging assignments. The successful candidate will have extensive experience covering and editing big stories that drive the day’s coverage, running complex and sensitive stories and organizing and allocating resources. Applicants must be able to support, guide, motivate and inspire journalists to achieve success across formats. You must be able to effectively communicate and coordinate with AP staffers throughout the company and AP customers worldwide. A history of leading journalists working in more than one format is a major plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, such as at least five years of full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, online or digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. will be mandatory.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex story lines.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  APRIL 8, 2025 @ 11:59PM ET

Benefits:

The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave for any new parent
• Mental health resources

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.