White House Enterprise Reporter

The Guardian US; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days of vacation leave

401(k) Match

Subsidized healthcare coverage

Flexible hybrid schedule

Generous parental leave

Job summary

The Guardian US is seeking a scoop-driven enterprise reporter to cover the White House in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate must possess a strong network in Washington and a proven ability to produce agenda-setting news. Responsibilities include delivering in-depth stories on Trump's administration and contributing to daily press coverage. This full-time, hybrid role offers substantial vacation leave and benefits such as healthcare coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven record of breaking agenda-setting news in Washington.
• Experience working in a national newsroom and enterprise desk.
• Ability to produce original scoops with versatility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stories on Trump's agenda and inner workings of his administration.
• Contribute to daily press coverage from the Washington bureau.
• Investigate and identify who benefits from administration policies.

Skills

Strong network in Washington

Experienced in breaking news

Collaborative team player

Ability to cover politics

Job description

The Guardian is seeking a scoop-driven enterprise reporter to cover the White House, based in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a deep network of sources in Washington, including inside the current administration, and a proven record of breaking agenda-setting news. This position reports to the political enterprise editor. Our newsroom strives to tell thorough, nuanced stories that resonate with a global audience.

Department: Editorial

Reports to: Political Enterprise Editor

Location: Washington, D.C.

Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid

Terms and conditions: Full time, Permanent, News Media Guild position

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver ambitious stories and analysis on Trump's agenda and the inner workings of his administration. The ideal reporter is versatile and able to execute a range of stories, from fast-paced enterprise news to investigative, in-depth stories and profiles of key players.
• Stay on top of the big developments at the White House that are important to the Guardian audience, and contribute to the White House daily press coverage from the Guardian's DC bureau.
• Have an ability to follow the money, driving administration policies and decisions and determine who is benefiting.
• Have an ability to tell stories that happen after the lights go off in the briefing room.

About You

• Experienced reporter in DC with a strong track record of producing scoops and original breaking news
• A collaborative team player
• A network inside the administration and Trumpworld
• Experience covering politics for a national newsroom
• Experience working on an enterprise desk and writing for a global audience is preferred.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.

Compensation and Benefits

• 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.

The Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, the Guardian will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.