Senior Writer

Date Posted	February 19, 2026
Industry	Digital Media, Newsletters
Specialty	Politics
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$70,000-$80,000

Description:

Senior Writer, The Preamble (Remote | US Eastern/Central hours)

If you’re a journalist looking for a place where accuracy, clarity, and urgency still matter — welcome.

The Preamble is a fast-growing, high-trust newsletter read by 340,000+ subscribers, including former presidential cabinet members, current lawmakers, and government officials. Our promise is simple: help people understand what’s happening — without rage bait, without false balance, and without allegiance to parties or politicians. We cover politics, current events, government, and law with rigor, context, and an engaging voice that respects the reader.

We’re hiring an experienced writer who can move quickly, report cleanly, and write with authority.

What you’ll do:

• Write timely, high-impact pieces that translate complex news into clear, compelling prose

• Research and report across politics, government, law, and major national/international developments

• Work on tight daily deadlines with a high bar for verification, clarity, and fairness

• Edit, revise, and collaborate closely with editors

• Maintain a calm, evidence-driven tone that informs without inflaming

You’ll thrive here if you are:

• A self-starter who can work independently, make smart calls, and hit deadlines consistently

• Deeply fluent in politics/government/law (international awareness is a plus)

• A superior researcher who knows how to find primary sources and reliable reporting

• Meticulous about details — grammar, spelling, attribution, and structure

• Conversational on the page without being casual with facts

• Committed to nonpartisan, fair-minded work: interested in what’s true, not what’s viral

• Comfortable iterating quickly and incorporating edits without ego

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of professional experience at a news organization

• Experience working under firm daily deadlines that can’t be missed

The role:

This is a role that requires a high level of self-sufficiency, adaptability, and speed — and rewards journalists who want their work to reach a large, influential readership without sacrificing standards.

• Fully remote team

• Work hours aligned with Eastern/Central time zones

• Full-time benefits include health, dental, and vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) match

• Salary range $70,000 - $80,000

How to apply:

Apply here: https://sharonmcmahon.com/careers/writer

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