Washington Reporter, New York Post

Politics is core to who we are — and nobody covers it like The Post. We break big stories, stir the pot, and shine a light on what’s really going on in the nation’s capital. From policy drama and power grabs to scandals and backstabbing, we’re 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 what’s happening behind the scenes in government, and bring readers sharp, authoritative coverage of how decisions in the capital shape the nation.

Responsibilities:

• Report and write breaking news and enterprise stories on DC politics and government actions.
• Land interviews with power brokers in DC politics
• Cover legislative battles, policy shifts, elections, and key political figures.
• Break exclusive stories and find fresh angles on widely covered issues.
• Build and maintain a strong network of sources, from lawmakers and lobbyists to administration and campaign officials.
• Stay on top of political developments in real time and file timely, accurate copy.
• Use public records, FOIA requests, and social media to surface and verify stories.
• Work closely with editors and colleagues to produce fast, engaging coverage across digital and social platforms.

Requirements:

• Minimum five years of newsroom reporting experience, with a focus on DC or political coverage.
• Experience writing about the White House and Congress and building sources within the Trump administration
• Proven ability to break news, cultivate sources, and deliver original, high-impact reporting
• Strong editorial judgment and writing skills under tight deadlines.
• Experience using digital tools, FOIA, and open-source reporting techniques.
• On-camera experience and comfort presenting stories across platforms strongly preferred.
• 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 candidate’s 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 “elective” 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 individual’s 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.