About Us
About The Political Playbook
POLITICO is the global authority on the intersection of politics, policy, and power. It is the most robust news operation and information service in the world specializing in politics and policy, which informs the most influential audience in the world with insight, edge, and authority. Founded in 2007, POLITICO has grown to a team of more than 1,100 working across North America and Europe. In October 2021, POLITICO was acquired by, and is a subsidiary of, Axel Springer SE.
The Political Playbook Vision
POLITICO strives to be the dominant source for news on politics and policy in power centers across every continent where access to reliable information, nonpartisan journalism and real-time tools create, inform and engage a global citizenry.
Ethos
We inform the powerful, particularly those who have a political, professional or financial stake in politics and policy. We illuminate this influential audience with insight, edge and authority. We do this wherever, whenever and however our customers need it. And we do it better than anyone else.
Great journalism and great businesses require a great workplace. We seek passionate, collaborative and respectful people. Our culture is defined by relentless grit, total integrity and a prioritization of innovation. We experiment to avoid being disrupted and we have fun disrupting others. And we are not afraid to risk failure if it means being the best at what we do.
