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Politics Reporter

The Washington Times
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026 CLOSED ON 6/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Politics Reporter position at The Washington Times?

 Are you looking for your next challenging reporting beat? 

The Washington Times is seeking an aggressive reporter to help lead coverage of national and political news. This reporter will cover a wide range of news topics focusing on national and state politics, the U.S. Congress, elections and policy changes. We are looking for candidates with a keen eye for stories and a flair for vivid, concise and accurate writing. The ideal candidate will be a strong, fast writer who can quickly file breaking news stories to the website and follow through with updates. 

Proven experience filing clean copy that is ready for publication is required. Experience writing SEO headlines and articles is preferred. 

Occasional non-standard working hours are part of the job. The ideal candidate possesses at least three years of news reporting. Experience covering Capitol Hill and the legislative process is a plus. 

The job is based in Washington, D.C. Occasional non-standard working hours are part of the job. 

The Washington Times offers a competitive base salary that includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, as well as a generous paid time off program, matching 401(k) plan, and free on-site parking. The Washington Times is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply online by clicking on the link:

Salary : $65,000 - $100,000

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