Dow Jones & Co. is hiring: Politics Reporter in Washington
Dow Jones & Co., Washington, DC, United States, 20022
About Dow Jones
Dow Jones & Co. is an information powerhouse behind The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron\'s, MarketWatch, and Financial News.
Job Title
Reporter – American Politics (The Wall Street Journal)
Summary
The Wall Street Journal seeks an ambitious reporter to cover American politics.
Responsibilities
- Break agenda-setting news on your beat.
- Conceptualize and deliver deeply reported enterprise stories.
- Work with colleagues around the country and the world in a 24‑hour-a-day global newsroom.
Qualifications
- At least five years of reporting experience dominating a highly competitive beat and a track record of producing award-winning journalism.
- Deadline skills to report and write clearly under pressure.
- Proven ability to develop sources and write with authority on what is happening and what it means.
- A track record of tackling ambitious projects, finding original approaches to coverage and working with visuals to find creative storytelling techniques.
- A deep understanding of the ins and outs of U.S. politics and the ability to tell stories from every corner of the United States.
Application Process
Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing how you would do the job, and five examples of your best work.
Application deadline: 11th December.
Salary & Benefits
Pay Range: $145,000 – $185,000.
Union role – part of a union-supported editorial team.
Other benefits include a comprehensive health, retirement, caregiving, and transportation package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.
Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, email talentresourceteam@dowjones.com and put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.