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The Guardian is now seeking a Breaking News Politics Reporter to provide political news coverage for The Guardian.
Department: Editorial, Guardian US
Reports to: Washington Editor
Normal location: Washington DC
Terms and conditions: Full-time permanent role, News Media Guild position
Purpose of the role:
The Guardian US is looking for a breaking news politics reporter in the DC bureau. The ideal candidate has a track record of finding and breaking a variety of US political news, from congressional votes to a little known politician wreaking havoc in their hometown. This fast paced job will sometimes mean writing and reporting 2-3 stories a day, while other times updating a developing story or our politics blog. In this role, the reporter would collaborate with our politics and democracy teams in DC, NY, LA and across the country.
Key duties & responsibilities:
Knowledge & experience:
Skills & aptitudes:
How to Apply:
We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.
All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter as one PDF document.
Compensation and Benefits
Culture & Wellbeing:
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.
We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to Employee Assistance Programs.
Learning & Development:
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Sustainability:
Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.
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