Political Enterprise Reporter
About The Position
The Washington Post is seeking an aggressive, investigative-minded reporter to cover politics, someone who can report authoritatively and write the definitive stories of our political era. This is a high-profile role for an experienced and versatile reporter. The political enterprise reporter will be tasked with writing agenda-setting profiles of major political figures, with a focus on vetting backgrounds to unearth scoops and write rich narratives. They will also be responsible for digging into the consequences of politics, reporting on how decisions made in Washington have shaped our culture and shaped the lives of people throughout country. The ideal candidate combines deep reporting experience with a strong narrative voice, capable of delivering both high-level accountability reporting and immersive, scene-driven storytelling. This position is based in our Washington, D.C. newsroom.
Requirements
- A track record of breaking news and producing impactful enterprise reporting on politics, business, investigations or related fields.
- Expert-level source-building skills and comfort covering powerful institutions.
- Experience working with data, public records and financial disclosures.
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex systems clearly and accurately.
- A honed instinct for accountability stories and uncovering hidden dynamics.
- A collaborative mindset and experience working across teams to elevate coverage.
Responsibilities
- Pitch and execute distinctive coverage of political figures and the impacts of policy and administrative decisions.
- Produce ambitious news, analysis and enterprise stories grounded in original reporting and fresh insight.
- Cultivate and maintain high-level sources across the political spectrum.
- Chronicle internal debates, policy decisions and political strategy, illuminating their real-world consequences.
- Track emerging trends in politics, helping shape coverage that anticipates how the country is shifting.
- Collaborate with data reporters, visual teams and editors to produce impactful, multi-format storytelling.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
