What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporter (in-office only) position at The Christian Post?
The Christian Post is seeking a dynamic, professional and motivated journalist to join our D.C. newsroom to report on news involving and affecting the Christian community from a biblical, Christian worldview. Attention to details, strong work ethics, a team player, and passion for news are characteristics of an ideal candidate.
The reporter would be writing daily for CP’s online platform, which covers both national and international news. The Christian Post is a non-denominational digital publication that covers news and opinion about church, ministries and non-profits, human rights, education, public policies and politics, entertainment, and general current events.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring news and generating story ideas
- Writing news, feature, and in-depth articles and reports
- Conducting interviews (both in-person and remotely) with people of interest to our audience
- Develop and maintain contacts with newsmakers and news sources
- Cover national events (in person and remotely)
Requirements
- At least three years' full-time proven experience in news/magazine writing, preferably digital, to be considered
- Ability to work under deadlines without compromising reporting and writing standards
- Expert with AP style
- Agree with The Christian Post’s statement of faith
- Must work in-person in the Washington, D.C. newsroom full-time. Remote work is not permitted unless specifically approved in advance by the editor. Applicants unable to work on-site will not be considered.
Applicants must
• Include a cover letter with resume
• Provide 3 writing samples
Please fill out the application one time. Thank you.