D.C. City Hall Reporter
Quick answer
The Washington Post is hiring a mid-career D.C. City Hall Reporter (Washington, D.C.-based) paying $97,400 - $162,300 to cover the mayor’s office, D.C. Council, and key agencies, producing timely and authoritative reporting on city government.
- Role
- D.C. City Hall Reporter
- Organization
- The Washington Post
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $97,400 - $162,300
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Washington Post is seeking an aggressive, curious and enterprising reporter to cover D.C. city hall at a pivotal moment in the city’s history. This role involves covering the mayor’s office, D.C. Council, and key agencies, producing timely and authoritative reporting on city government, and breaking news on the policies, politics, and personalities shaping the District of Columbia’s future.
What you'll do
- Cover the mayor’s office, D.C. Council and key agencies, producing timely and authoritative reporting on city government
- Break news on the policies, politics and personalities shaping the District of Columbia’s future
- Develop and maintain sources throughout city government and within advocacy organizations, neighborhoods and the business community
- Track the implementation and impact of major policy initiatives, helping readers understand how decisions affect their communities
- Produce enterprise and accountability stories that illuminate how power operates at the John A. Wilson Building and how it affects the public
- Cover campaigns, elections, budget debates and other major political developments affecting the District
What it takes
- A track record of strong reporting on government, politics, public policy or related subjects
- Demonstrated ability to break news and produce impactful enterprise reporting
- Strong source-building skills and comfort navigating political institutions
- Ability to explain complex policy issues clearly and engagingly
- Excellent news judgment and the ability to work effectively under deadline pressure
- A collaborative mindset and eagerness to work across teams
What you'll bring
How we treat you
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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Washington, D.C., at The Washington Post's newsroom.
What is the compensation range?
The salary range for this position is $97,400 - $162,300.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a track record of strong reporting on government, politics, public policy or related subjects, demonstrated ability to break news and produce impactful enterprise reporting, and strong source-building skills.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should upload a résumé, cover letter and three examples of their work (as PDFs) to The Washington Post's jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by June 28 will be prioritized.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Washington Post's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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