Campaign Editor

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is hiring a Campaign Editor to lead our team covering the midterm elections from Washington, D.C. This is an exciting opportunity to lead campaign coverage for one of the most widely-read political news sites in the country. The position is responsible for content for our website and our print publication. The successful applicant will oversee our campaign team, working with reporters and others in the newsroom to cover this yearu2019s primaries, debates and elections. The focus extends not only to the races for the House and Senate, but to state and local elections that give readers intelligence on the prevailing winds in politics. Stories on the emerging presidential election are also a part of this beat in cooperation with our White House team. The Hillsu2019s campaign editor also works closely with other editors and reporters across our newsroom to guide political coverage, from breaking news to enterprise pieces by congressional, White House and policy reporters. The editor will coordinate with those responsible for our video efforts. The ability to be on camera and talk about campaigns, elections and politics is a plus. The position includes night and weekend hours when necessary to cover the busy campaign season. Weu2019re looking for someone with a hard work ethic, good time-management skills and the ability to lead and inspire a team with their ideas. An ability to write is also key, as there will be times for the campaign editor to provide spot coverage with breaking news and blog posts or an occasional feature. Please upload your materials combined into one single document with as much of the following as possible: your updated resume, a brief cover letter explaining your interest and fit for the position, and your portfolio/clips or links to a few samples of your work. Completing these steps will ensure that you receive the highest consideration. Duties & Responsibilities: u2022Edit articles for clarity, accuracy, style, grammar, and adherence to The Hill's editorial standards u2022Fact-checking and verify information to ensure accuracy and credibility u2022Work with writers to develop and refine content, provide constructive feedback and suggest revisions u2022Coordinate with other departments, such as design, production, and potentially marketing, to ensure smooth content flow and timely publication u2022Manage deadlines and workflows for assigned content u2022Perform other duties as assigned by senior management Requirements & Skills: u2022 A bacheloru2019s degree in journalism or a related field is required u2022 Previous reporting or editing experience in a metro or national media environment. u2022 Basic familiarity with Google Trends, SEO skills and real-time analytics are a plus u2022 Excellent knowledge of current events and politics u2022 Must thrive in a collaborative work environment About The Hill Established in 1994, The Hill is the country's definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it's known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill's trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other political news brand in America. Our properties include , reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill's print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions. About Nexstar Media Group Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns Americau2019s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 based upon experience Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns Americau2019s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstaru2019s national television properties include The CW, Americau2019s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing u201cNews for All America,u201d popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Companyu2019s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and , are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Created: 2026-02-13