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Copy Editor

About the role:
NOTUS, a nonpartisan politics newsroom, is seeking a Copy Editor. This person will collaborate with editors and reporters to ensure the copy we publish is meticulous and adheres to our standards and style guides. This person will also contribute to the audience team, crafting social media posts as needed.

This is a Sunday-Thursday schedule in the Washington D.C. area.

Responsibilities:

• Copy edit all NOTUS content, including breaking news, long-form journalism, social media posts and our daily newsletters. Our copy editing team serves as the last line of defense before content is published and distributed to audiences.
• Copy edit Allbritton Journalism Institute communications, including news releases and fundraising pitches.
• Work with the audience team on an as-needed basis to craft social copy, such as posts for X, Bluesky or Facebook.

Qualifications:

• Strong command of AP style, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-moving news environment.
• 3+ years of experience in digital journalism, preferably in politics or policy.
• Interest in politics, elections and the inner workings of Capitol Hill.

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off, including generous parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts

How to Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@notus.com

Evening News Editor

About the role:
NOTUS is looking for an ambitious news editor to join our growing team. This person will write and edit news stories on policy and politics — from the halls of Congress to the White House to key federal agencies. The hours for this position are 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday.

NOTUS has a smart and plugged-in audience. Our readers look to us to give them the news and context that matters every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Move with speed and precision to edit breaking news stories about major political and policy storylines.
• Work with reporters on larger stories and features.
• Capability to write cleanly and report breaking news stories as needed.
• Ability to work East Coast evening hours.

Desired Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience writing and/or editing political news.
• Proven track record of working in a fast-paced newsroom environment under tight deadlines.
• Strong news judgment – and a good understanding of what is considered a “NOTUS story” worthy of our audience.
• Ability to be a team player with a highly collaborative spirit who works seamlessly with colleagues at various experience levels.
• Desire to serve as an informal mentor and helping hand to early-career journalists.

How to Apply:
Please submit a resume, clips and a few hundred words about why you are a fit for this role to careers@notus.com

Director of Partnerships

About the role:
NOTUS is a dynamic, early-stage company looking for an ambitious professional to join our client partnerships team to drive revenue and help shape the future of our organization. The ideal candidate will be excited about partnering with sophisticated public affairs, communications, marketing and policy executives to design unique campaigns and programs that advance their corporate reputation, business and advocacy goals.

The Director of Client Partnerships will identify, prospect, and secure new business from public affairs and policy-focused clients, trade associations, and corporations. This role includes building new client relationships, growing existing business, and enhancing NOTUS’ market presence by providing customized solutions that meet client needs. Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, the ideal candidate will have an impressive track record in a related role, be eager to learn, highly driven, and a vital contributor to the company’s growth strategies.

This is a full-time job based in Washington, D.C.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Revenue Production: Foster new business development by driving your entire sales pipeline, from initial contact through contract negotiation and closing.
• Lead Generation: Actively research and identify potential growth opportunities through your own contacts as well as via active networking and digital outreach.
• Client Relationship Building: Grow, develop and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders, positioning NOTUS as a trusted partner.
• Public Affairs Intelligence: Utilize a fluency in public policy, public affairs, corporate CSR, and the political news space.
• Sales Presentations: Collaborate with internal teams to create and deliver compelling sales presentations that align with client needs and business goals.
• Market Expansion: Stay updated on industry trends and market dynamics to recognize and seize new business opportunities.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with internal stakeholders to share market feedback and advance new products and initiatives.
• Reporting: Keep detailed records of sales activities, pipeline status, and key performance metrics, providing regular updates to executive leadership.

Qualifications:
We are looking for a professional with consultative sales experience and knowledge of the public affairs ecosystem in Washington, DC.

• 3-5 years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in a public affairs environment.
• Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong, professional, goal-oriented work ethic.
• Knowledge of digital media market and the ability to respond effectively to market direction, client needs and competition.
• A desire to manage the entire sales process (including prospecting, acquiring new business and growing relationships)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to articulate product needs and new opportunities.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to be based in our Rosslyn, VA headquarters, travel to client locations around Washington, and to attend outside functions as needed.

How to Apply:
Email careers@notus.com with your name, contact information, resumé, and anything else you think we should know.

Compensation and Benefits
NOTUS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes quarterly bonuses, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401K retirement plan, and flexible PTO.

Digital Producer

About the role:

NOTUS, a nonpartisan newsroom that covers politics, is seeking a Digital Producer. This person will collaborate with editors and the creative director to manage the homepage, prepare stories for publication and ensure NOTUS copy has a clear and accurate presentation. This person will also contribute to the audience team, crafting social media posts and ensuring stories are promoted across platforms accurately. This is a Sunday-Thursday evening position. Responsibilities:

• In coordination with editors, prepare stories for publication, including photo selection, in-line links and SEO headlines. Manage the homepage and section fronts and publish to Apple News.
• Newsletter production as needed.
• Craft social media copy tailored to each platform and audience. Use audience analytics to monitor posts and find areas for growth opportunities and improvement.
• Various other production and promotion tasks as they arise.
  

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-moving news environment.
• Experience using content management systems and/or social media management systems. Familiarity with email marketing platforms is a plus. A baseline knowledge of SEO principles and objectives.
• 2+ years of experience in digital journalism.
• Interest in politics, elections and the inner workings of Capitol Hill is a plus.

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off, including generous parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Please email your resume and brief cover letter to careers@notus.com.