Application Instructions. Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/ Cover Letter/ Work Samples to be considered for the position. Job Description. The Washington Post is looking for a nimble, resourceful and high metabolism journalist to join the local desk as a breaking new... more details
Application Instructions
Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.
Job Description
The Washington Post is looking for a nimble, resourceful and high metabolism journalist to join the local desk as a breaking news reporter. This is a wide-ranging assignment with the dual mission of keeping The Post out front on major local news developments while also chronicling the dynamic culture and daily life of the Washington region.
The successful candidate has a sharp instinct for topics driving the conversation locally and the ability to quickly land well-executed stories that engage and delight readers. We are looking for someone with excellent news judgment who can move fast and stay out front on significant news. Most of all, they should be endlessly curious and excited to explore the characters, quirks and tensions that illuminate the vibrant, diverse communities in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.?
Identifying and producing stories that capture the most intriguing dynamics of the D.C. region, and the people, institutions, officials and policies behind them.
Responding swiftly to breaking news with live coverage and sustained, strong reporting.
Reporting across a range of subjects with the highest level of rigor and a commitment to fairness and accuracy.?
Working in collaboration with reporters across the local desk and newsroom, including data and visual journalists.
Preferred qualifications:?
Experience covering breaking news in high-pressure situations.
A track record of landing engaging quick-turn enterprise pieces.
An eye for quirky and surprising stories.
Enthusiasm for new conceptual approaches to stories.?
A collaborative mindset and eagerness to experiment with a variety of story forms.
A quick metabolism and competitive drive.?
This position is based in our Washington newsroom.
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the role, along with a résumé and three clips, to our jobs portal. All application materials can be uploaded to the same field. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by June 19 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Executive Local Editor Jamie Stockwell and Managing Editor Matea Gold.
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
Nine paid holidays and two personal days
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
Backup care and caregiver concierge services
Gender affirming services
Pet insurance
Free Post digital subscription
Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
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