Washington News Reporter — Fast, Breakthrough Coverage

AAJA25; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Training

Job summary

U.S. News & World Report in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior News Reporter to cover national politics and general assignment stories, with a focus on Washington reporting. You will pitch daily stories, write fast-turnaround pieces, and contribute enterprise pieces when time allows.

You will move quickly on breaking news, serve as a spokesperson for the company, and participate in editorial initiatives, including Best Countries and Best States.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional news reporting and writing experience.
• Provide 3 hyperlinked writing samples on resume or a link to portfolio.
• Strong news judgment and interest in Washington, politics and national news.
• Strong reporting, research, writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to write clean, accurate copy quickly on deadline.
• Experience gathering, evaluating and distilling information from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or 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

Research

Analytical skills

Communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

U.S. News & World Report in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior News Reporter to cover national politics and general assignment stories, with a focus on Washington reporting. You will pitch daily stories, write fast-turnaround pieces, and contribute enterprise pieces when time allows.

You will move quickly on breaking news, serve as a spokesperson for the company, and participate in editorial initiatives, including Best Countries and Best States.