Reporter, Breaking News
About The Position
The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is hiring a breaking news reporter to cover DC newsmakers, policy decisions, and significant national news through timely updates. The reporter is expected to produce clean, concise, accurate copy under tight deadlines, recognize news quickly, and write with audience engagement in mind. The role involves reporting, research, interviews, source development, social media engagement, and collaboration with editors and other journalists. The position is based at The Hill’s Washington, DC offices and may involve night and weekend hours, as well as other varied shifts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Commitment to being a self-starter who proactively seeks tasks and growth opportunities.
- Excellent knowledge of current events and politics.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under deadline pressure.
- Ability to handle multiple projects or assignments with attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative work environment.
- Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends, holidays, nights, overnights, or early mornings.
Nice To Haves
- Previous reporting experience in a metro or national media environment.
- Basic familiarity with Google Trends, SEO skills, and real-time analytics.
Responsibilities
- Write clean, concise copy on tight deadlines, prioritizing immediacy and accuracy.
- Conduct research and interviews to gather information and verify facts.
- Craft articles with audience engagement in mind.
- Collaborate with editors and other journalists to ensure appropriate coverage.
- Use social media to share stories, interact with the audience, and monitor trends.
- Cultivate sources and contacts who can provide news, insights, and analysis to contextualize breaking news coverage.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
