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The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.
The Washington Post is seeking a rigorous,ambitiousand nimble journalist to join its immigration team, covering one of the most consequential and fast-moving policy areas in the country.
This reporter will playa central rolein chronicling the Trump administration’s immigration agenda — breaking news, producing accountabilityreportingand delivering clear, authoritative journalism that explains complex policies and their real-world impact. The beat spans enforcement, border security, legal immigrationsystemsand the human consequences of policy decisions, requiring a reporter who can move seamlessly between scoops,analysisand enterprise.
We are looking for a journalist with a deep understanding of U.S. immigration policy and a strong network of sources across key federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection,and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The ideal candidate thrives on competition, writes with clarity and authority under pressure and brings creative ideas for how to present stories that resonate with a broad audience.
Immigration is a top coverage priority for The Post, and this reporter will join a dynamic, collaborative team based in Washington and across the country.
This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
You are driven to break news on one of the most urgent and high-profile policy beats.
You are curious about how immigration policy is shaped — and how it affects people’s lives.
You thrive in a fast-paced, competitive news environment.
You are committed to holding powerful institutions accountable.
You are collaborative and eager to work across teams to elevate coverage.
Break news on federal immigration and border enforcement policies, deliveringtimelyand agenda-setting reporting.
Produce ambitious analysis and enterprise stories grounded in original reporting and fresh insight.
Develop andmaintainhigh-level sources across federal agencies and the broader immigration ecosystem.
Track and explain policy changes, enforcementactionsand legal developments, making them accessible to a broad audience.
Investigate the impact of immigration policies on communities across the country.
Collaborate with reporters,editorsand visual teams to produce compelling, multi-format storytelling.
A proven ability to report and write breaking news with speed,precisionand clarity.
A track recordof delivering exclusive news and impactfulenterpriseon a competitive beat.
Deep understanding of U.S. immigration policy, border enforcement and the federal agencies involved.
Strong source-building skills and the ability to navigate complex government institutions.
Clear, authoritative writing and the ability to explain complex issues.
A commitment to accuracy,fairnessand the highest standards of journalism ethics.
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter,résuméand three examples of their work (as PDFs) to ourjobsportal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by April 15 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Immigration Editor Christine Armario, Deputy National Editor Debbi Wilgoren and National Editor Jennifer Amur.
The salary range for this position is $137,300 - $228,900. The actual starting salary within this range will depend on individual skills,experienceand qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
Nine paid holidays and two personal days
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
Backup care and caregiver concierge services
Gender affirming services
Pet insurance
Free Post digital subscription
Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
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