Washington, D.C., Reporter

The Epoch Times United Kingdom; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Epoch Times United Kingdom is seeking a Washington, D.C. Reporter who is dedicated and self-motivated. This role entails writing five AP-style articles weekly based on original reporting and covering key legislative and executive events.

The ideal candidate must possess a four-year degree in journalism or communications and have five years of reporting experience or a significant published portfolio. Applicants should be prepared to work flexible hours in a dynamic environment focused on ethical journalism.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Five years of experience as a professional reporter or substantial published work.

Responsibilities

• Write five AP-style news articles weekly.
• Anticipate and cover major developments.
• Build relationships with sources.
• Collect material for feature stories.
• Generate ideas for original stories.
• Work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Skills

Journalism

Writing

AP-style reporting

Research

Education

Four-year degree in journalism or communications

Job description

Job Title

Washington, D.C. Reporter

Location

Washington, D.C.

Employment Type

Full Time

Description

The Epoch Times is looking to hire a dedicated and self‑motivated journalist to report from Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate is versatile, comfortable covering legislative branch proceedings, the workings of executive branch agencies, federal court filings and trials, think‑tank events, and more. Candidates should be grounded in ethical journalism and dedicated to seeking and reporting the truth regardless of how it may contrast with personal convictions.

Duties

• Write five clean‑copy, AP‑style news articles based on original reporting every week.
• Anticipate, prepare for, and cover major developments.
• Build meaningful relationships with sources.
• Collect material for feature stories and maintain a pipeline of research to ensure daily production.
• Generate and pitch ideas for original stories and features.
• Work flexible days and hours which may include nights and weekends.

Job Requirements

• A four‑year degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Five years of experience as a professional reporter or a published body of work impressive enough to forego the typical experience and education requirements.

Salary

The annual base pay range for this role is between $45,000 and $80,000. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate of what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor offers within the range based on experience, location, technical skills, and other factors.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three samples of your news writing to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.