Breaking News Politics Reporter (DC-Based)

About the role

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.

We are seeking an enterprising DC-based Breaking News Politics Reporter to join our growing DC team and cover the fast-moving world of Washington politics. This reporter will write about the big political stories of the day, spot trending news, 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.
• Spot news from political interviews, speeches and social media postings.
• 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.
• 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 three 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.
• Fast, accurate and efficient, high-impact reporting.
• Strong editorial judgment and writing skills under tight deadlines.
• Available to work a Sunday to Thursday schedule.
• Flexibility to work evenings and irregular hours as news demands.

This role will be expected to report into the Washington, DC Bureau.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000. 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.

Benefits

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.