Breaking News Politics Reporter

New York Post; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Post in Washington, DC is seeking a DC-based Breaking News Politics Reporter to cover the fast-moving world of Washington politics. This role will write about the big political stories of the day, identify trending news, and deliver sharp, authoritative coverage of how decisions in the capital shape the nation.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of newsroom reporting experience focusing on DC or political coverage, with a track record of reporting on White House and

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of newsroom reporting experience with a focus on DC or political coverage.
• Experience writing about the White House and Congress and building sources within the Trump administration.
• Strong editorial judgment and writing skills under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Report and write breaking news and enterprise stories on DC politics and government actions.
• Spot news from political interviews, speeches and social media postings
• Land interviews with power brokers in DC politics
• Cover legislative battles, policy shifts, elections, and key political figures.
• Break exclusive stories and find fresh angles on widely covered issues.
• Build and maintain a network of sources, from lawmakers and lobbyists to administration and campaign officials.
• Stay on top of political developments in real time and file timely, accurate copy.
• Use public records, FOIA requests, and social media to surface and verify stories.
• Work closely with editors and colleagues to produce fast, engaging coverage across digital and social platforms.

Skills

News reporting

DC politics

Source development

Deadline writing

Job description

Job Description

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence, and authority, averaging 90 million unique monthly viewers. Over the past 225 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television, and commerce.

Politics is core to who we are — and nobody covers it like The Post. We break big stories, stir the pot, and shine a light on what's really going on in the nation’s capital. From policy drama and power grabs to scandals and backstabbing, we’re looking for someone who gets the whole DC circus and can help lead the way in breaking news.

The New York Post is seeking an enterprising DC-based Breaking News Politics Reporter (Sunday - Thursday) to join our growing DC team and cover the fast-moving world of Washington politics. This reporter will write about the big political stories of the day, spot trending news, and bring readers sharp, authoritative coverage of how decisions in the capital shape the nation.

Responsibilities

• Report and write breaking news and enterprise stories on DC politics and government actions.
• Spot news from political interviews, speeches and social media postings
• Land interviews with power brokers in DC politics
• Cover legislative battles, policy shifts, elections, and key political figures.
• Break exclusive stories and find fresh angles on widely covered issues.
• Build and maintain a strong network of sources, from lawmakers and lobbyists to administration and campaign officials.
• Stay on top of political developments in real time and file timely, accurate copy.
• Use public records, FOIA requests, and social media to surface and verify stories.
• Work closely with editors and colleagues to produce fast, engaging coverage across digital and social platforms.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of newsroom reporting experience, with a focus on DC or political coverage.
• Experience writing about the White House and Congress and building sources within the Trump administration
• Fast, accurate and efficient, high-impact reporting
• Strong editorial judgment and writing skills under tight deadlines.
• Available to work Sunday to Thursday
• Flexibility to work evenings and irregular hours as news demands.

Note: This role will be expected to report into the Washington, DC Bureau.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Base Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.