About Our Organization: Punchbowl News is a news content company focused on power, people, and politics in Washington. We are seeking a Head of Product to join our growing team. Punchbowl News’ primary focus is breaking news about power, the nation’s political leadership and explaining to our audience of political junkies how Washington works. We produce (at least) three newsletters each day, a daily podcast, dozens of events, and more across our growing product suite. Punchbowl News’ theory is that power in Washington emanates from the Capitol – and that’s the center of our focus. Our audience includes members of Congress, high-ranking members of the Trump administration, lobbyists, top-level reporters, media executives, Wall Streeters, tech and Hollywood executives, and everyday political fans.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Status: Full-time Regular

Primary Location: Washington, DC

Job Summary:

Punchbowl News seeks an experienced, forward-thinking Head of Product to lead our next chapter of product innovation. This leader will guide a team at the intersection of journalism, data, and technology — crafting essential tools for a high-intensity audience of political professionals, policy insiders, and news junkies. This role goes beyond shipping features — it’s about building tools that bring order to chaos, insight to noise, and simplicity to complexity. You will work closely with editorial, engineering, marketing, and sales to align on shared outcomes and to bring impactful, trusted products to market quickly and iteratively.

We’re looking for someone with deep product intuition, a strong backbone for decision-making under ambiguity, and a relentless commitment to users.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and evolve a clear product roadmap for Punchbowl News’ digital platforms, including our website, newsletters, Portal, Enbloc AI, and potential future offerings.
• Act as the connective tissue across product, editorial, sales, engineering, and marketing to align on shared priorities and outcomes.
• Champion a culture of thoughtful experimentation and iterative progress, grounded in evidence and customer feedback loops.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of product managers and collaborate with engineers focused on the end-to-end development of digital products, from conceptualization to launch, including newsletters, The Portal, Enbloc AI, and other new products.
• Build with and for our users: design power-user-friendly, radically simple, and highly usable experiences for political professionals.
• Lead qualitative and quantitative discovery practices, incorporating user interviews, analytics, and feedback into every sprint.
• Manage day-to-day operations, budgets, and several vendor relationships, with a focus on clear ownership and accountability.
• Identify and prioritize product opportunities to enhance audience engagement, user experience, and content distribution.
• Lead on new products and initiatives to increase Punchbowl News’ audience, revenue, market share, and overall valuation.
• Collaborate with editorial, sales, and tech to build and enhance products that grow our Punchbowl News audience and drive engagement.
• Stay current on the competitive landscape and emerging technologies in digital publishing.
• Focus on constant improvement for products by using analytics and user feedback.

Qualifications:

• +12-15 years of relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in leadership roles.
• Experience with news or information products is necessary.
• Proven track record developing and launching successful digital media products.
• Experience integrating AI technologies into content-based products.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, unify fragmented workstreams, and deliver clarity amidst ambiguity.
• Strong understanding of subscription business models and user acquisition/retention strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data insights into product decisions.
• Outstanding communication and cross-functional leadership abilities.
• Technical literacy is required to effectively collaborate with engineering teams.
• Passion for news, politics, or public policy is a major plus — must have empathy for our users and curiosity about how power works in Washington.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary for this role is in the range of $200,000 – $300,000. Final compensation will be based on scope, work experience, and relevant skills.

In addition to salary, Punchbowl News is pleased to offer other benefits:

• Punchbowl News offers a 401(k) plan and employer-matching contributions after six months of employment.
• Punchbowl News offers robust healthcare benefits to employees (medical, dental and vision).
• Punchbowl News covers health insurance premiums for individuals and any qualified family members.
• Punchbowl News offers a generous and fair vacation policy with 20 days paid leave plus most federal holidays.
• Punchbowl News offers an additional two weeks of office-wide vacation (end of August, end of December).
• Punchbowl News offers birth parents up to five consecutive months (20 weeks) of paid leave at full salary. Partners or non-birth parents are eligible for a total of 12 weeks of paid leave.
• Punchbowl News offers opportunities for learning and development through programs, classes and regular internal training sessions.

The job is based in Washington, D.C., but we are open to candidates from elsewhere in the United States. Punchbowl News is committed to building a diverse staff.

Employment Eligibility & Equal Opportunity Statement

Punchbowl News celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In accordance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required Form I-9 upon hire.

About Our Organization: Punchbowl News is a news content company covering the power, people and politics in Washington. Punchbowl News’ primary focus is breaking news about the nation’s political leadership and explaining to our audience of political junkies how Washington works, all from Capitol Hill.

The job: Punchbowl News is looking for a full-time digital producer to lead production on our weekly policy newsletters. This position is Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET. The ideal candidate will occasionally assist with production outside of those hours.

Details: This is a critical position on the editorial team. Job responsibilities include assembling, editing and producing our policy-focused newsletters published on Sunday, in addition to our daily newsletters Monday-Thursday as needed. The digital producer will also assist with copy editing, managing and producing other editorial products, including special edition newsletters, articles, marketing communications, podcasts, videos, social media posts and live events.

The ideal candidate for this job will have a sharp eye for detail, a deep interest in policy reporting, thorough knowledge of AP style and copy editing techniques, be highly organized and have the ability to work well under tight deadlines. This position offers opportunities for learning and growth within the editorial team.

Qualifications:

• Strong news judgment.
• Ability to write quickly and copy edit cleanly.
• Proficient knowledge of AP Style and strong attention to detail are essential.
• Experience managing social media for a news organization.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of digital best practices, including SEO, headline writing and optimizing content for shareability on social media and across multiple platforms.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects autonomously and on tight deadlines is crucial.

Work Experience:

• Two-plus years of experience in a newsroom is preferred but not required.
• An understanding of and ability to navigate content management systems, particularly WordPress, is also a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

The starting salary for this role is in the range of $60,000-$85,000. Final compensation will be based on scope, work experience and relevant skills.

In addition to salary, Punchbowl News is pleased to offer other benefits:

• Punchbowl News offers a 401(k) plan and employer-matching contributions after six months of employment.
• Punchbowl News offers robust health insurance (medical, dental and vision).
• Punchbowl News covers health insurance premiums for individuals and any qualified family members.
• Punchbowl News offers a generous and fair vacation policy with 20 days paid leave plus most federal holidays.
• Punchbowl News offers an additional two weeks of office-wide vacation (end of August, end of December).
• Punchbowl News offers birth parents up to five consecutive months (20 weeks) of paid leave at full salary. Partners or non-birth parents are eligible for a total of 12 weeks of paid leave.
• Punchbowl News offers opportunities for learning and development through programs, classes and regular internal training sessions.

The job is based in Washington, D.C., but we are open to candidates from elsewhere in the United States. Punchbowl News is committed to building a diverse staff.

Employment Eligibility & Equal Opportunity Statement

Punchbowl News is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In accordance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required Form I-9 upon hire.

Fall: Sept. 9 – Dec. 4

Hours:  Tuesday – Thursday, up to 24 hours per week

Compensation: $23 per hour 

Punchbowl News is hiring editorial interns for fall 2025 in Washington, D.C. We’re looking for ambitious journalism and media students interested in learning the ropes of covering the power, people and politics surrounding Congress. 

Our internship program is an exciting opportunity for aspiring journalists to gain first-hand Washington reporting experience, hone the skills they’ve learned in school and launch their careers in journalism.

This internship will be in person in Washington, D.C. Interns can expect to spend much of their time on Capitol Hill, reporting and interviewing lawmakers and collaborating with the rest of the editorial team.

What to expect:

• Hands-on coaching on the basics of covering Congress, Washington and the election, including following the most important legislative efforts moving on Capitol Hill
• Opportunities to pitch stories and break news on key people and issues driving the day in Washington
• One-on-one weekly coaching and mentorship with Punchbowl News’ seasoned editorial staff
• The intern will report to work three days a week from Tuesday through Thursday. Students can be enrolled in classes with their respective colleges on Mondays and Fridays.
• Expect to contribute to multiple items each week for our flagship newsletters, Punchbowl News AM, Midday and PM
• Pitch in on Punchbowl News’ editorial projects, including researching, reporting and writing

Qualifications:

Internship candidates must:

• Be at least juniors, seniors or graduate students enrolled in an accredited college for the duration of the internship. Proof of enrollment will be required.
• Have a keen interest in pursuing a career in journalism and media
• Be willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Be willing to learn and grow with the guidance of Punchbowl News staff
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

How to apply

Please email your complete application materials to internship@punchbowl.news.

Submit your application by April 28, 2025. Applications will close when the roles are filled.

Your application must include:

• A resume 
• Cover Letter
• Proof of college enrollment 
• A letter of recommendation from an academic advisor, professor or previous internship manager 
• 3-5 story clips that showcase your best work

Prospective applicants must be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in person for the duration of the internship.

About Punchbowl News

Punchbowl News was founded by Anna Palmer, Jake Sherman, John Bresnahan and Rachel Schindler in 2021. We focus on covering power, people and politics in Washington. We’re committed to building a diverse and collaborative workplace.