iHire
Overview
The Washington Times is seeking an experienced reporter based on Capitol Hill to cover Congress. This reporter will also cover political campaigns and political fundraising. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for stories and a flair for vivid, concise writing. The successful candidate will generate exclusive stories that capture the impact of legislation and policy on the public, the politics at play, and the personalities who write the nation’s laws and spend taxpayers’ money. The selected candidate must be a strong, fast writer who can quickly file breaking news. This position is based in
Washington, DC . At least three years of news reporting experience, particularly in covering government and the legislative process, is preferred. Non-standard working hours are part of the job.
Responsibilities
Generate exclusive stories that capture the impact of legislation and policy on the public, the politics at play, and the personalities who write the nation’s laws and spend taxpayers’ money.
File breaking news quickly and accurately.
Cover Congress, campaigns, and political fundraising with a strong, clear writing style.
Qualifications
Three to seven years of news experience writing, interviewing, observing, researching and reporting, preferably covering Capitol Hill.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Political Science preferred.
Strong, fast writer with the ability to generate exclusive stories and work non-standard hours.
Employment details
Employment Type: Full Time
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 Annual
Equal Opportunity Employer The Washington Times is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Washington, DC . At least three years of news reporting experience, particularly in covering government and the legislative process, is preferred. Non-standard working hours are part of the job.
Responsibilities
Generate exclusive stories that capture the impact of legislation and policy on the public, the politics at play, and the personalities who write the nation’s laws and spend taxpayers’ money.
File breaking news quickly and accurately.
Cover Congress, campaigns, and political fundraising with a strong, clear writing style.
Qualifications
Three to seven years of news experience writing, interviewing, observing, researching and reporting, preferably covering Capitol Hill.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Political Science preferred.
Strong, fast writer with the ability to generate exclusive stories and work non-standard hours.
Employment details
Employment Type: Full Time
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 Annual
Equal Opportunity Employer The Washington Times is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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