DC Reporter: Breaking News, Deep Dives & Podcast

City Cast; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City Cast DC is hiring a reporter to cover issues shaping daily life across the DC region, with writing duties for the website and regular appearances on the City Cast DC podcast. You will translate reporting into engaging prose and connect with audiences across social media.

The role offers full-time status with strong benefits. You will report to the Managing Editor of City Cast DC, work primarily remote, and earn a salary between $70,000 and $110,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of reporting experience in a deadline-driven editorial environment.

Responsibilities

• Pitch original, timely story ideas reflecting what DC residents are talking about.
• Cover beat with persistence and build sources for exclusives, previews, and tips.
• Produce enterprise and accountability journalism that explains what’s happening in DC.

Skills

News reporting

Building sources

Strong writing

Social media

Multitasking

Voice and storytelling

Job description

City Cast DC is hiring a reporter to cover issues shaping daily life across the DC region, with writing duties for the website and regular appearances on the City Cast DC podcast. You will translate reporting into engaging prose and connect with audiences across social media.

The role offers full-time status with strong benefits. You will report to the Managing Editor of City Cast DC, work primarily remote, and earn a salary between $70,000 and $110,000 depending on experience.