Application Instructions
Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.
We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.
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 isseekinga rigorous,versatileand deeply sourced journalist to serve as a White House reporter at a defining moment in American politics.
This reporter will join a team at the center of our news mission, covering the president and his administration with urgency,authorityand originality. The beat demands a steady cadence of scoops, sharpanalysisand ambitious enterprise — chronicling not only what the president says and does, but how power is exercised inside the White House and what it means for the country and the world.
The ideal candidate is a deft reporter and a fast, clean writer with a sophisticated understanding of politics and policy. They will be skilled at cultivating high-level sources, navigating complexinstitutionsand owning a competitive beat through agenda-setting journalism. This is a high-profile and demanding assignment that requires stamina, sharpjudgmentand a collaborative spirit.
This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
You are driven to break exclusive news at the highest levels of government.
You thrive in fast-moving, high-stakes news environments.
You are deeply curious about how decisions are made inside the White House — and who influences them.
You are competitive yet collaborative, eager to work as part of a high-performing team.
You are committed to fair,rigorousand authoritative journalism.
Break news about the president and his administration, deliveringtimelyand agenda-setting reporting.
Produce ambitious news,analysisand enterprise stories grounded in original reporting and fresh insight.
Cultivate andmaintainhigh-level sources inside and outside the administration.
Chronicle internal debates, policydecisionsand political strategy, illuminating their real-world consequences.
Report and write quickly as events unfold, including filing early versions of stories when necessary.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across the White House, national security,politicsand policy teams to dominate coverage.
A proventrack recordof delivering exclusive news and impactfulenterpriseon a competitive beat.
Demonstrated ability to report and write breaking news with speed,precisionand clarity.
Deep understanding of politics and the federal government.
Strong source-building skills and comfort covering powerful institutions.
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 Mar. 30 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed toWhite House Editor David Lauter, Deputy Politics & Government Editor Emily Rauhala and Politics & Government Editor Nick Baumann.
The salary range for this position is $137,300.00 — $228,900.00. The actual 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.
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it is a media company, combining world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere. Our approach is always the same– shape ideas, redefine speed, take ownership and lead. Every employee, every project, every day.
