Reporter (in-office only)

christianpost; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christian Post is hiring a passionate journalist to report on news that affects the Christian community from a biblical perspective. You will write for our online platform and cover both national and international news.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, be proficient in AP style, and be able to work on-site in our D.C. newsroom. Responsibilities include monitoring news, writing articles, conducting interviews, and developing key contacts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' full-time experience in news/magazine writing.
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Agreement with The Christian Post's statement of faith.

Responsibilities

• Monitor news and generate story ideas.
• Write news, feature, and in-depth articles.
• Conduct interviews with relevant individuals.
• Develop contacts with news sources.
• Cover national events in-person and remotely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Team player

AP style expertise

Job description

The Christian Post is seeking a dynamic, professional and motivated journalist to join our D.C. newsroom to report on news involving and affecting the Christian community from a biblical, Christian worldview. Attention to details, strong work ethics, a team player, and passion for news are characteristics of an ideal candidate.

The reporter would be writing daily for CP’s online platform, which covers both national and international news. The Christian Post is a non-denominational digital publication that covers news and opinion about church, ministries and non-profits, human rights, education, public policies and politics, entertainment, and general current events.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring news and generating story ideas
• Writing news, feature, and in-depth articles and reports
• Conducting interviews (both in-person and remotely) with people of interest to our audience
• Develop and maintain contacts with newsmakers and news sources
• Cover national events (in person and remotely)

Requirements

• At least three years' full-time proven experience in news/magazine writing, preferably digital.
• Ability to work under deadlines without compromising reporting and writing standards.
• Expert with AP style.
• Agree with The Christian Post’s statement of faith.
• Must work in-person in the Washington, D.C. newsroom full-time. Remote work is not permitted unless specifically approved by the editor. Applicants unable to work on-site will not be considered.

Application Requirements

• Include a cover letter with resume.
• Provide 3 writing samples.