Breaking News Reporter

$55k

Washington Examiner

The Washington Examiner wishes to hire a Breaking News Reporter to add to its award-winning news team. This is a job for someone passionate about politics, policy and wider news in Washington D.C., America's heartland, and across the nation. They should have a keen interest in the 2026 midterm elections, the subsequent fallout, and the 2028 presidential race. The right candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, pitching and authoring several stories a day, and have a keen understanding for what conservative readers want to read.

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.

Role will include covering politics at both the national and local levels, general assignment news,

media, entertainment and more. There will be potential opportunities to specialize in specific beats. Shifts will vary and the successful candidate should be comfortable working nights and weekends. xhyhwjd The job is based in Washington D.C. although the Examiner currently offers a hybrid in office/at-home schedule. Annual salary approx $55,000. Benefits include healthcare, dental, vision and 401k.

Qualifications/Skills

News Writing and Reporting skills
Strong writing skills
Good working knowledge of the political landscape
Understanding of the conservative audience
Excellent research and fact-checking abilities
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
Comfortable working different shifts across a 24/7 period
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
Commitment to fostering a positive work environment
Effective time management and multitasking abilities

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