Washington Reporter, New York Post

Job Description : The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, and Entertainment u2013 with signature wit, irreverence, and authority, averaging 90 million unique monthly viewers. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television, and commerce. Politics is core to who we are u2014 and nobody covers it like The Post. We break big stories, stir the pot, and shine a light on whatu2019s really going on in the nationu2019s capital. From policy drama and power grabs to scandals and backstabbing, weu2019re looking for someone who gets the whole DC circus and can help lead the way in breaking news. The New York Post is seeking an enterprising DC-based Washington Reporter to join our growing DC team and cover the fast-moving world of Washington politics. This reporter will break exclusive stories, expose whatu2019s happening behind the scenes in government, and bring readers sharp, authoritative coverage of how decisions in the capital shape the nation. Responsibilities: u25cf Report and write breaking news and enterprise stories on DC politics and government actions. u25cf Land interviews with power brokers in DC politics u25cf Cover legislative battles, policy shifts, elections, and key political figures. u25cf Break exclusive stories and find fresh angles on widely covered issues. u25cf Build and maintain a strong network of sources, from lawmakers and lobbyists to administration and campaign officials. u25cf Stay on top of political developments in real time and file timely, accurate copy. u25cf Use public records, FOIA requests, and social media to surface and verify stories. u25cf Work closely with editors and colleagues to produce fast, engaging coverage across digital and social platforms. Requirements: u25cf Minimum five years of newsroom reporting experience, with a focus on DC or political coverage. u25cf Experience writing about the White House and Congress and building sources within the Trump administration u25cf Proven ability to break news, cultivate sources, and deliver original, high-impact reporting u25cf Strong editorial judgment and writing skills under tight deadlines. u25cf Experience using digital tools, FOIA, and open-source reporting techniques. u25cf On-camera experience and comfort presenting stories across platforms strongly preferred. u25cf Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours as news demands. _Note: This role will be expected to report into the Washington, DC bureau._ At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidateu2019s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process. In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible employees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including u201celectiveu201d benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individualu2019s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship. u200b Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000 At the New York Post, weu2019re passionate about providing readers with the best in National News, Sports, Entertainment, and Lifestyle like only the Post can u2013 with wit, irreverence and authority. OUR BRANDS: Include The New York Post (: expert news, extensive, award-winning sports coverage, and insider commentary, Page Six (: an influential leader in celebrity and entertainment news, : helping the on-demand generation discover the best streaming content, and Alexa (: our luxury lifestyle print edition focused on the best in luxury fashion, real estate and travel. OUR REACH: People love us. We are one of the largest growing digital networks, averaging over 90 million unique visitors a month Our social footprint continues to expand across Facebook (, Twitter (, Instagram (, TikTok (, and YouTube (, where our videos average 313 million monthly views. OUR PEOPLE: The Post team is a group of diverse, creative, passionate minds u2013 ever evolving and innovating. We believe news doesnu2019t have to be boring to be newsu2026 so we make sure it isnu2019t OUR GROWTH: An ever evolving multi-platform media company, we span print, digital, video, social, podcast, app, commerce/affiliate, original TV programming, and Post Sports+ (, our newly launched Sports membership experience Weu2019re growing. Come join us

Created: 2025-12-05