Education Reporter

POLITICO is seeking an energetic and enterprising reporter for our education team, which has a record of groundbreaking and authoritative policy coverage of schools, educators and the U.S. Education Department. The right person for this role in our fast-paced newsroom is bursting with story ideas and curiosity, skilled at identifying big-picture trends, passionate about digging into consequential details, eager to navigate Capitol Hill, hungry to land scoops and comfortable working as a collaborative member of a highly productive team.

You’ll contribute scoops to every platform of POLITICO including Pro, politico.com and Morning Education, our popular daily newsletter chronicling this high-profile space. You’ll also deliver breaking news and high-impact enterprise across POLITICO platforms.

Key coverage areas for this role may include the effect of artificial intelligence on colleges and K-12 schools, and the future of federal student loan forgiveness initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

Pitch and write sharp, unique angles about important issues in K-12 and/or higher education
Break news that delivers value to our influential Pro subscribers and our broader politico.com readership
Produce clear and thoughtful enterprise that advances the compelling education stories of the day
Gather intel among lawmakers, Capitol Hill staff and other government officials to advance our reporting and hold leaders accountable
Identify state-level education trends that intersect with Washington
Collaborate with members of your team and education reporters in state capitals

What You’ll Need:

Experience identifying and breaking news on policy
Demonstrated ability to write both spot news and enterprise at a fast pace
Ability to juggle tight deadlines and a demanding schedule
Track record of writing with accuracy and clarity
A collaborative and creative spirit
Experience with Washington/Congress or covering national education policy is a plus
A rigorous commitment to nonpartisan journalism