Senior Writer - MEAWW News/McGill

This is a remote position.

• Research and write timely stories covering US politics and news.
  
• Produce news coverage, analysis, explainers, and commentary.
  
• Follow US political developments, identify strong story angles, and verify information using primary sources, public records, official statements, interviews, and credible reporting.
  
• Track major US news, identify stories relevant to the audience, and research the facts and context needed for accurate coverage.
  
• Select relevant, high-quality visuals for each story, including thumbnails, cover images, photographs, videos, and other supporting visual elements.
  
• Develop clear, well-supported arguments for analysis and commentary pieces.
  
• Work with editors to refine story angles, structure, clarity, and accuracy.
  
• Manage multiple assignments and meet editorial deadlines.
  
• Maintain the brand’s editorial voice and quality standards.
  
• Remain flexible during major political events and breaking news.
  

• Strong professional experience writing about US politics, government, elections, public policy, or national news.
  
• A portfolio of published reporting, analysis, commentary, or current-affairs writing.
  
• A strong understanding of the US political system, institutions, parties, elections, and major policy debates.
  
• Excellent research, reporting, fact-checking, and analytical skills.
  
• The ability to distinguish verified facts, reported claims, analysis, and opinion.
  
• The ability to explain complex political developments clearly and accurately.
  
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify meaningful angles.
  
• Clear, engaging writing with a strong command of grammar, structure, and tone.
  
• The ability to produce original, independently written work. AI-generated or AI-rewritten copy will not be accepted.
  
• The ability to work independently, respond to editorial feedback, and meet deadlines.
  
• Availability to cover time-sensitive stories when required.