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The Playbook Editor will work in close partnership with the authors, senior editor and executive producer to deliver an indispensable daily read for the people shaping U.S. politics. Creativity and a ...

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What is the difference between Executive Editor In Chief vs Managing Editor?

AspectExecutive Editor In ChiefManaging Editor
ResponsibilitiesSets editorial vision, oversees entire publication, final decision-makingManages daily operations, supervises editorial staff, ensures deadlines
CredentialsTypically advanced degrees in journalism or related fields, extensive experienceJournalism or communication background, experience in editorial management
Work EnvironmentHigh-level strategic setting, executive meetings, industry eventsOffice-based, team coordination, editing and content review

The Executive Editor In Chief focuses on the overall vision and strategic direction of the publication, while the Managing Editor handles daily operations and team management. Both roles require strong editorial credentials, but the Executive Editor In Chief holds a higher-level leadership position with broader responsibilities.

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Playbook Editor

Politico

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Job Description:
POLITICO is seeking a Playbook Editor to help guide the next chapter of Washington's most influential political newsletter.
The Playbook Editor will work in close partnership with the authors, senior editor and executive producer to deliver an indispensable daily read for the people shaping U.S. politics. Creativity and a strong collaborative approach will be required to engage POLITICO's newsroom to surface exclusive reporting, sharp analysis and behind-the-scenes insights that make Playbook a must-open read every morning.
In a fast-changing media landscape reshaped by technology and AI, the Playbook editor will constantly look for inventive ways to surprise readers, distinguish POLITICO's journalism and define what it means to cover Washington at the highest level.
Who You Are:
  • You thrive in a fast-moving news environment and enjoy making quick, smart editorial decisions
  • You're a strong line editor who can improve copy while preserving reporters' voices
  • You have excellent news judgment and know how to prioritize competing stories
  • You're collaborative, calm under pressure and comfortable working across multiple teams
  • You're comfortable working independently while coordinating with editors across the newsroom

What You'll Do:
  • Drive daily editorial direction: Work with the Playbook authors to determine what leads the newsletter and which stories capture the day's power dynamics in Washington
  • Harness POLITICO's newsroom: Work with the executive producer, senior editor and desks across the newsroom to elevate exclusive reporting, original analysis and fresh insights
  • Shape and sharpen the product: Develop the daily outline with the authors, senior editor and executive producer, then help draft and edit the next morning's edition to ensure a smart, engaging and buzzy newsletter
  • Curate and contextualize: Identify the most compelling political nuggets, forward-looking trends and parlor-room intrigue that our audience craves
  • Collaborate seamlessly: Participate in daily editorial meetings, maintain close communication with colleagues throughout the news cycle, and help set the agenda for Washington's morning conversation

What You'll Need:
  • Deep knowledge of Washington politics, institutions, and personalities - and the ability to distill complex power dynamics into lively, authoritative prose
  • Proven experience as a political editor or senior writer in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom
  • Exceptional editorial judgment, writing and line-editing skills
  • A collaborative mindset and an instinct for illuminating, forward-looking journalism
  • A passion for breaking news, exclusive scoops, and smart analysis that goes beyond the headlines
  • A willingness to work evening and weekend hours (Sunday night-Thursday night) regularly

We value our people. Click here for more on what we offer and what it's like to work for POLITICO.
Let's keep in touch. You can view our list of open positions here.
About Us.
POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital.
Cabinet secretaries and Ministers start their mornings with our analysis. CEOs shape strategy around our reporting. Advocacy leaders rely on our insights to move policy. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes.
Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world's key democratic capitals-Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York-form the world's premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don't even know exist.
Innovation has always been a core tenet of our story. At launch, we bet that depth would trump scale, that talent would trump traffic, and that politics would become central to modern life. In 2011, we made another bet and launched POLITICO Pro to help decision-makers understand the business of government, transforming both how they shape government action and the business of journalism itself.
These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.
POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. The company's guiding principles - first articulated as The Essentials by founder Axel Springer in the aftermath of World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today. Learn more about Axel Springer.
Posting date:
2026-07-30
Title:
Playbook Editor