Global Development Correspondent

Devex; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA, MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Devex seeks a reporter based in Washington, DC to cover global development from an insider perspective. You will report on funding flows, organizational shakeups, and the people driving change across NGOs, implementing partners, foundations, international organizations and government agencies.

This full-time role involves meeting sources in person, attending events, writing newsletters and exclusive stories, and sharing journalism on podcasts and at the Devex stage, with KPIs tied to

Qualifications

• Several years of substantial experience as a reporter.
• Proven ability to build and manage sources in global development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage readers directly.
• Native English language skills, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Report on the inside story of the global development industry.
• Write newsletters and exclusive stories from an insider perspective.
• Share journalism on podcasts and the Devex stage.
• Meet with sources, attend events, conduct in-person interviews.
• Help grow Devex’s readership and subscriber base.

Skills

Reporter experience

Source network

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Target Compensation: USD 80,000 - 100,000 (Annual gross)

Devex is looking for a reporter who can help us cover global development from an insider perspective. It’s one of the most consequential beats in the world today, and we need a reporter who can quickly develop sources and grow their expertise in this dynamic area.

This full-time position is based in Washington, D.C. You should understand that our coverage of the global development industry is about the people and organizations that shape the sector, and you should expect to develop sources across NGOs, implementing partners, contractors, social enterprises, philanthropic foundations, international organizations, and U.S. government agencies.

This is a role for a shoe-leather reporter who will be meeting with sources, attending events, conducting interviews in person, and taking advantage of all the opportunities that D.C. has to offer as a hub of global development.

What You’ll Do

You will report on the inside story of the global development industry — tracking which organizations received funding, covering institutional shakeups, and unpacking for our audience the people that are driving change in this space.

In this high-octane role, you’ll be writing newsletters and exclusive stories from an insider’s perspective, and you’ll share your journalism on podcasts and on the Devex stage.

Your first year will look a little bit like this…

In your first 90 days, you’ll get to know the leading NGOs, contractors, social enterprises, philanthropies, MDBs, and government officials shaping this space, while building a strong pipeline of inside sources across the sector. You’ll stay on top of breaking news, begin producing sharp analysis, and start developing the relationships needed to land exclusive reporting.

You’ll also build a strong understanding of your role within the wider Devex editorial team, working collaboratively with colleagues across beats — from impact investing to development finance to climate — as well as with production, events, and audience teams.

By the end of your first year, you’ll have established yourself as a trusted voice in the global development industry, with a robust network of sources. You’ll be delivering a steady stream of exclusive, agenda-setting stories and helping to shape Devex’s coverage of major industry trends and debates.

You’ll also work to help hit our KPIs, which include increasing the number of Pro paid subscribers and newsletter opens. You’ll be open to feedback during regular performance reviews. And your reporting will help grow Devex’s influence, readership, and subscriber base — while shaping conversations in the global health community.

Required Qualifications

• At least several years of substantial experience as a reporter
• Source network that demonstrates you can build sources in this space
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage directly with readers
• Native command of English – both written and spoken

Nice-to-haves

Besides the basics, here’s what we’d love to see…

• Global development experience and expertise
• Experience working at a well-respected media organization
• Comfort moderating panels, hosting podcasts, or speaking publicly

About the Organization

At Devex, our vision is to do more good for more people in the global development community. We’re a media platform that connects 1+ million development professionals with news, jobs, content series, events, and funding.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

This role allows for applications from around the world, and the salary range will be based on the candidate’s location and market rates to align with Devex’s global compensation philosophy. If selected for an interview, we can share the compensation range specific to your geographic area.