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White House Reporter

White House Reporter

CompanyThe Washington Post
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$137300 – $228900
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Proven ability to break news
  • Sophisticated understanding of politics and government
  • Strong track record of cultivating sources
  • Deft reporter and fast, clean writer
  • Commitment to collaboration with other reporters

Responsibilities

  • Break news about the president and his administration
  • Deliver ambitious news, analysis and enterprise stories shaped by original reporting and fresh insights
  • Develop and maintain high-level sources
  • Report and write as urgent news and events require, including early versions of stories at times

Preferred Qualifications

  • High metabolism and proven ability to report and write breaking news with speed and precision
  • Track record of delivering exclusive news and impactful enterprise stories on a competitive beat
  • Deep understanding of politics and the federal government
  • Commitment to fair, accurate and rigorous reporting, upholding the highest standards of journalism ethics