Senior News Reporter (NY or DC)

AAJA24; Washington; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits including paid/vs

Paid vacation time

Medical

Tuition reimbursement

Training

Job summary

U.S. News & World Report in Washington, DC and New York-based roles is seeking a Senior News Reporter to cover a broad range of national and Washington-area stories. The position blends general assignment reporting with political and national coverage, targeting fast, accurate copy on tight deadlines.

The role requires strong reporting, writing, and analysis, plus the ability to work across desk sections, with exposure to conferences and media interviews as a spokesperson for U.S. News.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of similar professional news reporting and writing experience, preferably in a digital news environment or related experience.
• Provide 3 hyperlinked writing samples on your resume or attach a link to your portfolio.
• Strong news judgment and a demonstrated interest in Washington, politics and national news.
• Strong reporting, research, writing and analytical skills.
• The ability to write clean, accurate copy quickly on deadline.
• Experience gathering, evaluating and distilling information and data from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Closely follow the news cycle and pitch stories daily, bringing the curiosity of a generalist and an eye for political and national stories that break through the noise.
• Report and write fast-turnaround news stories, along with analytical and enterprise pieces when time allows.
• Move quickly on breaking and developing news, filing multiple stories a day when needed.
• Serve as a spokesperson for U.S. News, including speaking at conferences and participating in media interviews as needed.
• Contribute to major U.S. News launches and editorial initiatives, including Best Countries and Best States.

Skills

News reporting

Writing

Deadline copy

Washington politics

News judgment

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Google Trends

Data visualization tools

SEO basics

Job description

US News & World Report 1255 23rd Street NW,Washington,20037,United States Web: usnews.com Company Profile Send Private Message

We reach millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our "Best" series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations such as Healthcare of Tomorrow . We also maintain a newsroom with a longstanding reputation for authoritative coverage of Washington, national politics and major news events.

We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest.

Your role in helping us shape the future:

U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In the position of Senior News Reporter, you'll be a general assignment reporter but also cover a fair bit of news out of Washington.

Are you up to the challenge?

• Closely follow the news cycle and pitch stories daily, bringing the curiosity of a generalist and an eye for political and national stories that break through the noise.
• Report and write fast-turnaround news stories, along with analytical and enterprise pieces when time allows.
• Move quickly on breaking and developing news, filing multiple stories a day when needed.
• Serve as a spokesperson for U.S. News, including speaking at conferences and participating in media interviews as needed.
• Contribute to major U.S. News launches and editorial initiatives, including Best Countries and Best States.

Job Requirements

You should definitely have:

• 5 - 8 years of similar professional news reporting and writing experience, preferably in a digital news environmentor related experience
• To be considered for this role, please provide 3 hyperlinked writing samples on your resume or attach a link to your portfolio.
• Strong news judgment and a demonstrated interest in Washington, politics and national news.
• Strong reporting, research, writing and analytical skills.
• The ability to write clean, accurate copy quickly on deadline.
• Experience gathering, evaluating and distilling information and data from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• The ability to juggle multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a fast‑paced news environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

It would be nice if you had:

• Experience with data visualization tools or data‑driven reporting.
• A strong understanding of Google Trends, social media, SEO and other tools for identifying and reaching news audiences.

What it's like to work with us:

Talent is our best asset!

We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News' dedication to our consumers.

• Entrepreneurial, mission‑driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
• Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
• Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
• Collaborative Work Environment ~ Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co‑workers

Other Job Info:

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
• U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters).
• New York or Washington, DC based applicants to work a hybrid schedule in those office locations.
• The anticipated base salary for this position is $60,000 to $90,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, interview performance, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.