Senior Washington & National News Reporter

Radio World; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. News & World Report in Washington, DC seeks a Senior News Reporter to cover a mix of general assignment and Washington-focused political/national news. The role involves fast-turnaround reporting, analytical pieces, and contributing to major editorial launches.

You will pitch, research and write stories with accuracy and speed, serving as a spokesperson when needed. Qualifications include 5–8 years of reporting experience, a journalism degree or equivalent, and the ability to gather and

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional news reporting and writing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Please provide three hyperlinked writing samples on your resume or portfolio link.
• Experience with data visualization tools or data-driven reporting is a plus.
• Strong news judgment and interest in Washington, politics and national news.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to write clean, accurate copy quickly on deadline.
• Ability to gather, evaluate and distill information from multiple sources.
• Three reporting or writing clips required in addition to résumé and cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Follow the news cycle closely; pitch stories daily with a generalist perspective.
• Report and write fast-turnaround news stories and analytical pieces when possible.
• Move quickly on breaking news; file multiple stories as needed.
• Serve as a spokesperson for U.S. News in conferences and media interviews.
• Contribute to editorial launches and national projects such as Best Countries and Best States.

Skills

News judgment

Reporting skills

Deadline writing

Research skills

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Data visualization

SEO awareness

Job description

U.S. News & World Report in Washington, DC seeks a Senior News Reporter to cover a mix of general assignment and Washington-focused political/national news. The role involves fast-turnaround reporting, analytical pieces, and contributing to major editorial launches.

You will pitch, research and write stories with accuracy and speed, serving as a spokesperson when needed. Qualifications include 5–8 years of reporting experience, a journalism degree or equivalent, and the ability to gather and