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Climate and Energy Reporter

About the role:
NOTUS is seeking an ambitious reporter to cover the world of energy and climate policy and politics.

We are looking for someone whose reporting can capture the ways energy policy is at the center of some of the biggest national political stories of our day — whether that be the implications of foreign intervention, the push and pull between a growing global renewables market and the president’s agenda or the future of the climate movement in Washington. This reporter should have sources on the industry side as well as in the relevant agencies and nonprofits involved in climate and energy policy. We want a reporter who is eager to break news, deliver news-driving enterprise stories, investigate the inner workings of key federal agencies and produce impactful work that holds the powerful accountable.

This reporter will be part of a team of reporters that covers the intersection of policy and politics, and the role of government. NOTUS has a smart and plugged-in audience. Our readers look to us for the news and context that matters every day.

We prefer this person to be based in the D.C. area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and report both breaking news and enterprise stories about energy and climate issues.
• Maintain deep sourcing in key federal agencies, among stakeholders, and relevant congressional leaders and staff.
• Write clear, smart and incisive copy that details the real-world implications of policy decisions for our core audience of informed readers.
• Work in partnership with editors and other reporters to produce ambitious, newsmaking journalism.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of proven experience reporting, with a preference toward people with experience covering energy and climate policy.
• 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 at the Allbritton Journalism Institute.
• Proven interest in and ability to discuss reporting on external platforms like cable news, podcasts and live events.

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

Communications Manager

About the role:
NOTUS is seeking a savvy and highly motivated Communications Manager to expand the reach and visibility of our newsroom talent. The candidate will be responsible for securing high-impact media placements for reporters — across cable television, podcasts, radio programs, events and other emerging media. This person understands the fast-paced media landscape, has strong relationships across the Washington media ecosystem and thrives at the intersection of editorial and public relations.

This person is a team player. They are calm under pressure and are comfortable working with senior leadership, early-career journalists and everyone in between.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch and secure bookings for NOTUS reporters on established and cutting-edge external media outlets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with producers/bookers.
• Strategically elevate newsroom talent as subject-matter experts on issues in the news cycle.
• Prepare reporters for on-air appearances, including drafting briefing materials, conducting media training, sharing messaging guidance guidance and coordinating logistics.
• Collaborate closely with NOTUS leadership to magnify major editorial projects.
• Track placements and analyze the performance of NOTUS’ media footprint, with an eye toward growth.
• Monitor breaking news and proactively pitch relevant reporters in real time.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, media relations, television production or similar fields.
• Proven track record of securing media placements.
• Established relationships with producers and bookers.
• Plugged in to the major trends in D.C. politics and media.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

How to Apply
Email a your résumé and a brief cover letter about why you are interested in the role to the chief of staff Justin Peligri: justinpeligri@notus.com

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

Department of Homeland Security Reporter

About the role:
NOTUS is looking for an enterprising and deeply sourced reporter to cover the Department of Homeland Security. This reporter will break news, find underreported angles and report on political battles and key policy issues within DHS and its subagencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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

We prefer this person to be based in the D.C. area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead coverage of major developments in the Department of Homeland Security, with an eye toward behind-the-scenes policymaking and political dynamics.
• Help collaborate on breaking news and fast-moving developments.
• Write and report enterprise stories about key DHS leaders and issues.
• Maintain deep sourcing among DHS officials, stakeholders, and relevant congressional leaders and staff.
• Write clear, smart and incisive copy that details the real-world implications of policy decisions for our core audience of informed readers.
• Work in partnership with editors and other reporters to produce ambitious, newsmaking journalism.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of proven experience reporting, with a preference toward people with experience covering DHS and/or immigration policy.
• 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 at the Allbritton Journalism Institute.
• Proven interest in and ability to discuss reporting on external platforms like cable news, podcasts and live events.

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

Deputy Congress Editor

About the role:
We’re looking for a Deputy Congress Editor who is eager to help shape our ambitious coverage of Capitol Hill. Reporting to the Senior Congress Editor, you will help manage the flow of copy from the Capitol Hill team — as well as train up-and-coming journalists — to bring essential, fresh stories to NOTUS readers. You should have a solid knowledge of politics, preferably with experience as an editor or reporter covering the Hill.

Capitol Hill coverage feeds into almost every part of our newsroom — so you’ll need to be organized, collaborative and a great communicator. You’ll help plot out our daily and weekly publishing schedule and assist with Hill coverage around major events.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in journalism.
• Strong interest in and knowledge of politics, especially Capitol Hill.
• Strong writing skills.
• Mentorship experience, either as a reporter or editor, preferred.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to work with experienced and newer journalists alike.
• Flexibility to work during times when the House and Senate are in session and to pitch in on breaking news as needed on weekends.

How to apply:
Please send a resume and a few hundred words on why you’d be a good fit for the job to careers@notus.org.

Deputy Government and Policy Editor

About the role:
NOTUS is looking for a Deputy Government and Policy Editor who is eager to help shape our coverage of federal agencies and the role of government. In this role, you will help manage the flow of copy, contribute story ideas and mentor up-and-coming journalists to deliver agenda-setting and impactful work.

You should have a solid understanding of politics and a strong interest in policy. The policy areas reporters on this team cover include health, energy, environment, immigration, education, housing and/or the justice system. Previous editing or reporting experience in one or more of these issue areas is a plus.

This person should be full of story ideas and have strong organizational and communication skills. While prior editing experience is preferred, it is not required. This role may include evening hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help manage the flow of copy from a team of policy and government reporters.
• Bring fresh ideas to the team and help shape coverage.
• Edit clear, smart and incisive copy that details the real-world implications of federal decisions for our core audience of informed readers.
• Work in partnership with editors and other reporters to produce ambitious, newsmaking journalism.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of proven experience reporting or editing on policy or government issue areas.
  Strong writing skills.
• Ability to be a team player with a highly collaborative spirit who works seamlessly with colleagues at various experience levels.
• Desire to serve as a mentor and helping hand to early-career journalists at the Allbritton Journalism Institute.

How to apply:
Please send a resume and a few hundred words on why you’d be a good fit for the job to careers@notus.org.

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

How to apply:
Please email your resume and brief cover letter 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.

Economics Reporter

About the role:
NOTUS is looking for an ambitious reporter to cover the ways federal policies, labor movements, financial markets and the corporate landscape are shaping the U.S. economy.

This reporter should be comfortable reading and digesting economic research as well as spotting political trends around economic policies, and they should have sources in economic policy-making circles. Whether covering tariffs, the job market or the Federal Reserve, this person can deliver authoritative and compelling coverage of how economic policy out of Washington is affecting the country at large.

NOTUS has a smart and plugged-in audience. Our readers look to us for the news and context that matters every day. We want a reporter who is eager to break news, deliver news-driving enterprise stories and produce impactful work that holds the powerful accountable.

We prefer this person to be based in the D.C. area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and report both breaking news and enterprise stories about economic issues.
• Maintain deep sourcing among federal officials, stakeholders and relevant congressional leaders and staff.
• Write clear, smart and incisive copy that details the real-world implications of policy decisions for our core audience of informed readers.
• Work in partnership with editors and other reporters to produce ambitious, newsmaking journalism.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of proven experience reporting, with a preference toward people with experience covering economic policy.
• 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 at the Allbritton Journalism Institute.
• Proven interest in and ability to discuss reporting on external platforms like cable news, podcasts and live events.

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

Health Policy Reporter

About the role:
NOTUS is looking for an ambitious reporter to cover federal health policy, whether that be a congressional debate over Medicaid reforms, the rollout of TrumpRx or changes to vaccine schedules.

This reporter should be sourced in relevant federal agencies, among lobbyists, and key lawmakers and staff on Capitol Hill. We want a reporter who is eager to break news, deliver news-driving enterprise stories, investigate the inner workings of key federal agencies and produce impactful work that holds the powerful accountable.

This reporter will be part of a team of reporters that covers the intersection of policy and politics, and the role of government. NOTUS has a smart and plugged-in audience. Our readers look to us for the news and context that matters every day.

We prefer this person to be based in the D.C. area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and report both breaking news and enterprise stories about federal health policy.
• Maintain deep sourcing among federal officials, stakeholders, and relevant congressional leaders and staff.
• Write clear, smart and incisive copy that details the real-world implications of policy decisions for our core audience of informed readers.
• Work in partnership with editors and other reporters to produce ambitious, newsmaking journalism.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years proven experience reporting, with a preference toward people with experience covering health policy.
• 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 at the Allbritton Journalism Institute.
• Proven interest in and ability to discuss reporting on external platforms like cable news, podcasts and live events.

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

Justice and Legal Editor

About the role:
NOTUS is looking for a Justice Editor to lead our coverage of the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, immigration, federal law enforcement and the federal court system.

The Justice Editor will co-lead the larger Government and Policy team with one other editor. To succeed in this job, you will have to be a team player with strong organizational and communication skills.

This editor should be full of story ideas and have a record of delivering agenda-setting enterprise pieces, exclusives and artfully crafted features. You should be as comfortable working in a fast-paced news environment as you would be helping manage an investigation that involves multiple editors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of reporters covering immigration policy, DHS, DOJ and the justice system.
• Co-manage the core policy team of the NOTUS newsroom, bringing fresh ideas to the team.
• Edit clear, smart and incisive copy that details the real-world implications of federal decisions for our core audience of informed readers.
• Work in partnership with editors and other reporters to produce ambitious, newsmaking journalism.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven experience editing, with a preference toward people with experience editing policy coverage.
• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to be a team player with a highly collaborative spirit who works seamlessly with colleagues at various experience levels.
• Experience as a mentor and desire to be a helping hand to early-career journalists at the Allbritton Journalism Institute.

How to apply:
Please send a resume and a few hundred words on why you’d be a good fit for the job to careers@notus.org.

White House Reporter

About the role:
NOTUS is looking for an ambitious and deeply sourced reporter to join our White House team.

This reporter should be comfortable jumping on daily news out of the White House, as well as seeking out unique reporting angles and writing revelatory enterprise and investigative stories. The ideal candidate will have sources throughout the White House and in the president’s broader network.

NOTUS has a smart and plugged-in audience. Our readers look to us for the news and context that matters every day. We want a reporter who is eager to break news, deliver news-driving enterprise stories and produce impactful work that holds the powerful accountable.

This person will be based in the Washington, D.C., area.

Key responsibilities:

• Write and report breaking news and enterprise stories about the president and key players.
• Maintain deep sourcing within the White House: close aides and advisers to the president, key policy and political staff and people with influence on the president outside of the White House.
• Write clear, smart and incisive copy that details the real-world implications of White House decisions for our core audience of informed readers.
• Work in partnership with editors and other reporters to produce ambitious, newsmaking journalism.

Desired qualifications:

• 3+ years of proven reporting experience, with a preference toward people with a background covering the Trump presidency.
• 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 at the Allbritton Journalism Institute.
• Proven interest in and ability to discuss reporting on external platforms like cable news, podcasts and live events.

How to apply:
Please submit a résumé, your best clips and a few hundred words about why you are a great fit for this role to careers@notus.com.