Breaking News Reporter — Fast, Accurate DC Politics

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a breaking news reporter to cover DC political news, national items and policy decisions with urgency and accuracy. You will write concise copy under tight deadlines and work with editors to deliver fast, reliable updates for a national audience.

Based in Washington, DC, the role may require night and weekend hours and collaboration with a team of reporters to contextualize stories for readers across platforms.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is required.
• Previous reporting experience in a metro or national media environment is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Office)

Responsibilities

• Write clean, concise copy on a tight deadline with a focus on immediacy and accuracy
• Conduct research and interviews to gather information and verify facts
• Craft articles with an eye towards audience engagement
• Work collaboratively with editors and other journalists to ensure appropriate coverage
• Utilize social media to share stories, interact with audience, and monitor trends
• Cultivate sources and contacts who are go-to sources for news and available for insights and analysis to contextualize breaking news coverage
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-starter

Deadline driven

Attention to detail

Collaborative

News judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Trends

SEO- basics

Job description

The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a breaking news reporter to cover DC political news, national items and policy decisions with urgency and accuracy. You will write concise copy under tight deadlines and work with editors to deliver fast, reliable updates for a national audience.

Based in Washington, DC, the role may require night and weekend hours and collaboration with a team of reporters to contextualize stories for readers across platforms.