Tech Reporter

POLITICO is looking for a tech reporter to join our U.K. team and contribute to our subscription service focused on U.K. tech policy.

We provide non-partisan, distinctive journalism for policy and political professionals in Westminster and internationally. We are excited about the opportunity to expand technology coverage, both to dig deeper into Westminster and also to join reporting up with colleagues in Washington, Brussels, Berlin, Paris, Silicon Valley, and beyond.

This is an opportunity to bring POLITICO’s trademark style of distinctive, impartial, smart reporting to U.K. tech. The role will cater to a sophisticated audience of insiders for POLITICO Pro, our subscription news service, as well as writing for a broader readership on our free websites globally.

Alongside breaking news, you will jointly author a must-read, tech-focused morning newsletter for POLITICO Pro subscribers.

The role would suit a scoop-hungry, energetic journalist who relishes technical detail, is alive to the politics underpinning policy decisions, and is looking to stand out.

What You'll Do

Co-author our daily morning newsletter for Pro subscribers
Develop scoops and original story ideas, both for the subscription service and for POLITICO’s free-to-read website
Cover the formulation and direction of UK tech policy, including what really drives it and who the power players are
Cover the implications of policy decisions for industry as well as the political fallout

What You'll Need

Politics obsessive — demonstrable interest in Westminster politics and policy
Strong attention to detail and unafraid of digging into policy coverage in some depth
Pre-existing knowledge of tech policy desirable, though not essential
Proven ability to develop sources, though not necessarily prior experience as a Westminster lobby correspondent or covering tech policy directly required
Comfortable working at speed as well as developing longer-term projects
Self-starter with a willingness to work somewhat flexibly

About POLITICO

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.

Equal Opportunity

It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.

Application Instructions & Further Details

If you are interested in this opportunity please send a CV and motivation letter outlining why you’re the right candidate for this role, plus a maximum of three writing samples.

Questions? Contact recruitment@politico.eu with the subject line: Tech Reporter (London). Please apply, however, via the online form.