The Washington Post is hiring: Climate / Environmental Policy Reporter in Kelso

The Washington Post is hiring a Climate/Environmental Policy Reporter based in Washington, D.C. The role involves covering federal agencies' climate policies, breaking news, and delivering impactful journalism on environmental issues. The ideal candidate should have strong reporting skills and an understanding of the intersection of environmental policy with politics and economics. The position requires collaboration in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Break news on major developments in climate and environmental policy across key federal agencies.
• Cover the Environmental Protection Agency, Interior Department, NOAA and related institutions.
• Track and explain regulatory decisions on issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, toxic chemicals, renewable energy, offshore drilling and public lands management.
• Identify and drive enterprise stories that examine how policy changes affect businesses, ecosystems and communities.
• Investigate and report on the political, economic and scientific forces shaping environmental policy.
• Produce clear, authoritative reporting under tight deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and fairness.
• Collaborate with reporters, data journalists, visual teams and editors across the newsroom to deliver impactful storytelling.

Qualifications

• A track record of breaking news and producing impactful reporting on a competitive beat.
• Experience covering environmental policy, energy, science, politics or related fields.
• Strong source-building skills and the ability to navigate complex government institutions.
• Ability to understand and explain regulatory and scientific issues to a broad audience.
• Clear, engaging writing style and the ability to work quickly under deadline pressure.
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to rigorous, fair-minded journalism.

Benefits

• 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

The salary range for this position is $97,400 - $162,300. The actual starting salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.