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POLITICO

Standards and Ethics Editor – 12-Month Contract

POLITICO

. Uphold POLITICO’s editorial values and commitment to authoritative, nonpartisan and fair journalism .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a rigorous commitment to fair-minded, nonpartisan journalism while upholding editorial values. Capable of providing quality checks, resolving ethical questions, and collaborating effectively with journalists in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Experienced EditorImpeccable JudgmentCommitment To Fair-Minded JournalismCollaboration With JournalistsTraining And Development Programs

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Soft Skills
Ability To Juggle Multiple TasksDesire To CollaborateCommitment To ExcellenceProfessional Integrity
Industry Keywords
Editorial ValuesQuality ChecksEthical QuestionsPre-Publication ReportingSensitive ContentNewsroom PoliciesStylebook EntriesJournalism-Related Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Uphold POLITICO’s editorial values and commitment to authoritative, nonpartisan and fair journalism
  • Provide quality checks on work across all platforms
  • Help journalists resolve ethical questions in real time
  • Collaborate on pre-publication reporting and reviews of sensitive content
  • Address and resolve journalism-related issues after publication
  • Write and update newsroom policies and stylebook entries
  • Assist with training and development programs for journalists

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experienced editor with impeccable judgment
  • Rigorous commitment to fair-minded, nonpartisan journalism
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once at a demanding pace
  • Desire to collaborate with journalists across the newsroom and broker solutions to challenging situations
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence and the highest standards of professional integrity
  • Strong preference to work Eastern Standard Time evenings
  • Resume and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 12-month, 4 days per week contract schedule
  • 32-hours-a-week position
  • See employer-provided information on what POLITICO offers