| Date Posted | August 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital Media |
| Specialty | Politics |
| Remote / Telecommute | Telecommute |
| Job Status | Part-time |
| Salary | $30-$40 per hour |
Description:
The Caucus is a new independent news outlet covering the people and issues shaping the Democratic Party. We’re launching in September to cover the midterm elections and prepare for the 2028 cycle. We're hiring part-time reporters to cover Democratic candidates and officeholders up and down the ballot, both their campaigns and what they're doing in office.
What you'll do
Cover a set of candidates, elected officials, or races
Explain what they're actually doing in office, and why it matters
Work public records into stories (FEC filings, votes, state disclosures, etc.)
Interview candidates and elected officials
What we're looking for
- Experience working at a professional news outlet
- Ability to write clearly for readers who don't work in politics
- Comfort with campaign finance data, or the willingness to learn it fast
- Capacity to meet regular deadlines
Details
- Part time (10 to 20 hours a week), remote
- Pay is $30-$40 an hour, depending on experience
To apply
Send a resume and three clips to jobs@thecaucus.news. In a short note, tell us who you'd want to cover and why.
The Caucus is an independent news outlet, launched with founder funding and built to be supported by our readers. We are not affiliated with any party committee, campaign, candidate, or advocacy organization, and no one outside our newsroom shapes what we publish.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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