Washington Correspondent

The Economist

Washington, DC Full Time

POSTED ON 10/6/2025

AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Washington Correspondent position at The Economist?

The Economist is hiring journalists to work in Washington

We’re looking for writers to cover politics and public policy.

The Economist is recruiting for journalists to work in our Washington, DC, office covering politics and public policy for a global audience.

Applicants should send an original article that could also carry a podcast episode, plus a CV, to dc@economist.com by August 1st 2025.

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