Senior News Reporter (News / Politics / Digital Media)

Location: New York or Washington, DC (Hybrid) • Full-Time • Salary: $60,000‑$90,000/yr

About the Role

A major digital media company known for its independent reporting, rankings, and data journalism is hiring a Senior News Reporter to cover general assignment news with a focus on Washington, national politics, and major news events. The organization reaches millions of readers monthly across platforms spanning education, health, money, travel, cars, news, real estate, careers, and consumer reviews.

Responsibilities

• Closely follow the news cycle and pitch stories daily, with an eye for political and national stories that break through.
• Report and write fast‑turnaround news stories, plus 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 the organization, including speaking at conferences and participating in media interviews.
• Contribute to major launches and editorial initiatives, including flagship rankings projects.

Qualifications

• 5‑8 years of professional news reporting and writing experience, preferably in a digital news environment.
• Strong news judgment and demonstrated 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 and data from multiple sources.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a fast‑paced news environment.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Three reporting or writing clips required with application.
• Preferred: Experience with data visualization tools or data‑driven reporting.
• Preferred: Strong understanding of Google Trends, social media, SEO, and other tools for identifying and reaching news audiences.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000‑$90,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and location.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule for New York or Washington, DC‑based applicants.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training opportunities