California Tech Policy Editor - Lead Coverage

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g0549 politicoSacramento (CA)

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About the role

POLITICO seeks an ambitious editor to lead California tech politics and policy coverage, overseeing California Decoded and a team of reporters. The role involves shaping enterprise and analysis, editing high-impact stories, and coordinating across POLITICO's global tech team. The editor will set the daily agenda, guide coverage of automation and emerging technologies, and mentor reporters while maintaining rigorous nonpartisan journalism standards.

Before you apply

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Your profile is current

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Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

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Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.