Senior DC Politics Reporter & Back‑up Editor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AU benefits package

Job summary

WAMU 88.5, a public media station owned by American University, seeks a Senior Reporter, DC Politics to lead coverage of DC mayor, council, and regional politics, with strong sources and a distinctive voice. You will write for on-air and online, mentor colleagues, and serve as back-up editor for the Politics Hour, while maintaining timely breaking news coverage and collaborative newsroom culture.

Candidates need a Bachelor's in journalism and at least 8 years of reporting experience; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field required.
• At least 8 years of relevant reporting experience in radio/TV/online.
• Hands-on audio and digital editing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Report and write political stories for on-air and online.
• Serve as back-up editor for Audio, Digital, and Politics Hour.
• Produce web stories, write headlines, and do SEO work.

Skills

Storytelling

Editorial judgment

Mentorship

Audio editing

Social media audience engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

WAMU CMS

SEO

Job description

WAMU 88.5, a public media station owned by American University, seeks a Senior Reporter, DC Politics to lead coverage of DC mayor, council, and regional politics, with strong sources and a distinctive voice. You will write for on-air and online, mentor colleagues, and serve as back-up editor for the Politics Hour, while maintaining timely breaking news coverage and collaborative newsroom culture.

Candidates need a Bachelor's in journalism and at least 8 years of reporting experience; strong