Senior DC Politics Reporter

WAMU; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

WAMU 88.5, a public media station owned by American University, seeks a Senior Reporter for D.C. politics. You will report and write political stories for on-air and online, mentor colleagues, and lead coverage initiatives within the politics team.

The role requires deep knowledge of the D.C. region, strong editorial judgment, fast writing, and the ability to handle breaking news shifts. Hybrid work: on-campus 3-4 days/week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in journalism or related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in reporting for radio, TV, or online.
• Strong storytelling and editorial skills.

Responsibilities

• Report and write political stories for on-air and online.
• Serve as the primary back-up host and editor for the Politics Hour.
• Produce web stories in WAMU’s CMS, including SEO work and social posts.
• Engage with audiences across platforms and participate in events.

Skills

Reporting

Storytelling

Editing

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

WAMU 88.5, a public media station owned by American University, seeks a Senior Reporter for D.C. politics. You will report and write political stories for on-air and online, mentor colleagues, and lead coverage initiatives within the politics team.

The role requires deep knowledge of the D.C. region, strong editorial judgment, fast writing, and the ability to handle breaking news shifts. Hybrid work: on-campus 3-4 days/week.