City Cast DC, Assistant Editor

City Cast DC is hiring a sharp, thoughtful, and omnivorous writer to report for our site and work on our newsletters, especially our daily morning newsletter, which tens of thousands of Washingtonians depend on. We''re looking for someone who can shape newsletters day after day with clarity, voice, and a deep understanding of what residents care about. It would be nice if you are funny, too.

You'll wear a couple of hats in this role. Helping to write and assemble the daily newsletter will be the core of this job. You'll also author a weekly roundup newsletter. And you'll also have the opportunity to report and write original stories for City Cast DC. You''ll work closely with the Executive Editor and Managing Editor to program segments, surface the stories that matter most, and ensure every edition feels essential. This position will report to the Executive Editor.

The ideal candidate is a strong, efficient writer with sound news judgment, a curiosity about D.C., a hunger to be where the action is, and the discipline to hit a daily deadline. You''re comfortable distilling a complex story and turning it into a tight newsletter blurb, sometimes chasing down original reporting when the moment calls for it. Experience in local D.C. news is a plus - but not as essential as flexibility, enthusiasm, and the ability to roll with it in a startup environment. This position also requires a few hours of work on Sunday afternoons.

Application Due: November 10, 2026

What You''ll Do

• Research and write key portions of the daily City Cast DC newsletter, staying on top of D.C. news, trends and conversations,taking over writing the newsletter on occasion.
• Assemble and write a weekly round-up newsletter.
• Assemble and fact-check the newsletters and send them on time.
• Pitch and report original stories for City Cast DC that appear in the newsletters and on the site.
• Regularly review analytics and identify ways for the newsletters to grow.