Managing Editor, Politics and Leadership

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. Direct coverage of the interaction among the executive, judicial and legislative branches .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in journalism with a focus on political and policy reporting, strong editorial leadership, and the ability to produce high-impact content across multiple platforms. Proven track record in managing teams, providing mentorship, and coordinating editorial vision in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

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Experienced JournalistEditorial LeadershipTeam ManagementContent DevelopmentPolitical Reporting

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Hard Skills

WritingEditingContent ProductionData AnalysisNewsroom Operations

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CQ SystemsRoll Call Systems

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentPolitical StoriesNewsroom ExperiencePolicy ReportingE-Verify

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct coverage of the interaction among the executive, judicial and legislative branches
Generate distinctive story ideas and identify trends
Use data and produce content for multiple platforms, including CQ and Roll Call
Lead and inspire reporters to produce high-impact, enterprising stories about the White House, Congress, the judicial branch, and influential groups and advocates
Manage a team of editors and reporters focused on the three branches of the federal government and political campaigns
Help determine content for CQ Magazine, newsletters, and CQ website
Help determine content and the plan for each Roll Call newspaper print edition, website, and newsletter
Coordinate with team leaders and assignment editors to carry out the editorial vision across CQ Roll Call platforms
Coordinate with managing editors on operations, production, and content needs
Provide regular constructive feedback, coaching, and mentoring to editors and staff writers
Write and perform second edits for other team coverage as needed
Edit Roll Call columnists and newsletters as needed
Moderate panel discussions, webinars, newsroom and corporate events, and CQ Roll Call podcasts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced journalist
All applicants must submit four (4) published writing samples from newspapers, news websites or news magazines demonstrating reporting and writing ability
Experience working in a newsroom in an editor role
Knowledge of CQ and Roll Call systems and processes
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
10+ years of work experience in daily journalism, preferably focused on policy and political stories about the federal government
Increasing levels of responsibility including 3+ years in management roles
Comfortable digging into White House and congressional news and sourcing
Able to follow court cases with significant political and policy implications
Employment eligibility verification required through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Retirement accounts
Equity packages
Comprehensive benefits packages aligned with regional requirements and expectations
Flexibility and benefits promoting well-being and balance
Reasonable accommodations for persons with medical conditions or disabilities
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment