U.S. Political Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist)

TRSS; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a U.S. Political Correspondent to cover the dynamic landscape of U.S. politics and Congress. This role is pivotal in breaking news on legislative developments and campaign coverage, especially as the 2026 midterm elections approach. The successful candidate will be adept at cultivating sources and telling impactful stories that resonate with the public. With opportunities for international career growth and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to high-stakes journalism at a time of significant political change.

Benefits

Global Career Opportunities

On-the-job Learning and Coaching

Competitive Salary Packages

Paid Volunteering Days

Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists

Qualifications

• Proven skill in reporting and writing distinctive, ambitious stories.
• Ability to cultivate non-obvious sources and access exclusive documents.
• Track record of original, high-impact story ideas.

Responsibilities

• Break news on legislative dealmaking and national political stories.
• Develop new and existing sources to produce exclusive stories.
• Collaborate within the newsroom with colleagues.

Skills

Reporting

Writing

Source Cultivation

Multi-media Storytelling

Collaboration

Job description

U.S. Political Correspondent (Level 1 Journalist)

Reuters is looking for a talented correspondent to join our team covering U.S. politics and Congress. This role involves breaking news on legislative dealmaking on Capitol Hill, looking at how Congress's action (and inaction) affects American life and will include a considerable amount of campaign coverage when the 2026 midterm races heat up. This role will also look at politics outside Washington, including how lawmakers interact with their constituents at a time of dramatic change in American life.

The successful candidate will tell the inside story of legislative battles and the political wrangling in Congress, as well as the upcoming election campaign, at a time when American political norms are being tested.

About the Role

As U.S. Political Correspondent, you will:

• Break news concerning the legislative dealmaking on Capitol Hill and national U.S. political stories.
• Develop and cultivate new and existing sources both inside and outside Congress to produce exclusive and enterprising stories.
• Think creatively about sourcing and will travel as needed to build contacts.
• Collaborate within the newsroom and work closely with colleagues who have sources in various areas.

About You

You’re a fit for the role of U.S. Political Correspondent if you have:

• Proven skill at reporting and writing distinctive, ambitious, agenda-setting stories
• Ability to cultivate non-obvious sources and to gain access to exclusive documents
• A track record of original, high-impact story ideas
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Understanding of multi-media elements to enhance stories, from graphics to pictures and video.
• A record of breaking news

***Please Note: Completed applications must be submitted by Sunday, May 18th . Early applications are encouraged.

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What’s in it For You?

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.

Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.

Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.

Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.

About Reuters

Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $72,000 - $130,000.

Reuters is looking for a talented correspondent to join our team covering U.S. politics and Congress. This role involves breaking news on legislative dealmaking on Capitol Hill, looking at how Congress's action (and inaction) affects American life and will include a considerable amount of campaign coverage when the 2026 midterm races heat up. This role will also look at politics outside Washington, including how lawmakers interact with their constituents at a time of dramatic change in American life.

The successful candidate will tell the inside story of legislative battles and the political wrangling in Congress, as well as the upcoming election campaign, at a time when American political norms are being tested.

About the Role

As U.S. Political Correspondent, you will:

• Break news concerning the legislative dealmaking on Capitol Hill and national U.S. political stories.
• Develop and cultivate new and existing sources both inside and outside Congress to produce exclusive and enterprising stories.
• Think creatively about sourcing and will travel as needed to build contacts.
• Collaborate within the newsroom and work closely with colleagues who have sources in various areas.

About You

You’re a fit for the role of U.S. Political Correspondent if you have:

• Proven skill at reporting and writing distinctive, ambitious, agenda-setting stories
• Ability to cultivate non-obvious sources and to gain access to exclusive documents
• A track record of original, high-impact story ideas
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Understanding of multi-media elements to enhance stories, from graphics to pictures and video.
• A record of breaking news

***Please Note: Completed applications must be submitted by Sunday, May 18th . Early applications are encouraged.

#LI-CH1

What’s in it For You?

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.

• Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.

• Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.

About Reuters

Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions. It supplies business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $72,000 - $130,000.

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.

We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

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