Senior Reporter Job at Disney in Washington

ABC News Washington is looking for a Senior Reporter to join our Washington reporting team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned journalist with excellent reporting and writing skills, fluent in reporting/writing about international affairs, national security and intelligence, and politics; with the ability to manage and file breaking news stories in a fast‑paced environment with excellent editorial judgement and experience in field producing. This is an in‑office role 5 days a week. The candidate should be willing to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends. The ability to travel on short notice is expected.

Responsibilities:
The Senior Reporter will work closely across all Washington reporting units. This position requires a mix of skills including strong reporting, ability to develop sources, television production, and news script writing. Candidates must have superior news judgment and ability to find primary sources to produce daily story assignments, breaking news events, and long‑term enterprise reporting. Significant White House, Congressional, political and/or investigative reporting experience is highly desirable. At least seven years of journalism experience in a high‑paced news environment is preferred.

Basic Qualifications:

A minimum of seven years of experience reporting/producing in the news industry

Must have strong editorial and storytelling skills

Must have strong writing/scripting skills

Experience covering national security, intelligence issues, and/or politics

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment handling developing news situations

Passion for news/politics and the ability to pitch and provide dynamic ideas for all ABC News platforms

Writing and reporting experience producing video content

Field producing experience is highly desirable

Experience booking interviews and working under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Broadcast journalism experience

Compensation and Benefits:
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $185,500 to $248,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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