Washington Correspondent Job at New York Post, Washington DC

  • New York Post
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence, and authority, averaging 90 million unique monthly viewers. Over the past 225 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television, and commerce. Politics is core to who we are — and nobody covers it like The Post. We break big stories, stir the pot, and shine a light on what’s really going on in the nation's capital. From policy drama and power grabs to scandals and backstabbing, we’re looking for someone who gets the whole DC circus and can help lead the way in breaking news. The New York Post is seeking an enterprising DC-based Washington Correspondent to join our growing DC team and cover the fast-moving world of Washington politics. This reporter will break exclusive stories, expose what’s happening behind the scenes in government, and bring readers sharp, authoritative coverage of how decisions in the capital shape the nation. Responsibilities Report and write breaking news and enterprise stories on DC politics and government actions. Land interviews with power brokers in DC politics Cover legislative battles, policy shifts, elections, and key political figures. Break exclusive stories and find fresh angles on widely covered issues that others will chase Build and maintain a strong network of sources, from lawmakers and lobbyists to administration and campaign officials. Stay on top of political developments in real time and file timely, accurate copy. Use public records, FOIA requests, and social media to surface and verify stories. Work closely with editors and colleagues to produce fast, engaging coverage across digital and social platforms. Requirements Minimum seven years of newsroom reporting experience, with a focus on DC or political coverage. Experience writing about the White House and Congress and building sources within the Trump administration Proven ability to break news, cultivate sources, and deliver original, high-impact reporting Strong editorial judgment and writing skills under tight deadlines. Experience using digital tools, FOIA, and open-source reporting techniques. On-camera experience and comfort presenting stories across platforms strongly preferred. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours as news demands. Note: This role will be expected to report into the Washington, DC Bureau. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets Reasonable Accommodation We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations. Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions. For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York Post

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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