Senior News Reporter; News​/Politics​/Digital Media)

New York or Washington, DC (Hybrid) | Full-Time | $60,000-$90,000/yr

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.

The reporter will closely follow the news cycle, pitch stories daily, and file fast-turnaround news stories along with analytical and enterprise pieces. The role also involves contributing to major editorial initiatives and serving as a spokesperson at conferences and in media interviews as needed.

• Closely following the news cycle and pitching stories daily, with an eye for political and national stories that break through
• Reporting and writing fast-turnaround news stories, plus analytical and enterprise pieces when time allows
• Moving quickly on breaking and developing news, filing multiple stories a day when needed
• Serving as a spokesperson for the organization, including speaking at conferences and participating in media interviews
• Contributing to major launches and editorial initiatives, including flagship rankings projects

• 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

• Experience with data visualization tools or data-driven reporting
• Strong understanding of Google Trends, social media, SEO, and other tools for identifying and reaching news audiences

New York or Washington, DC-based applicants will work a hybrid schedule. Salary range is $60,000-$90,000 depending on qualifications, experience, education, and location. Benefits include competitive compensation, health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, and training.