The Guardian is hiring: Breaking News Reporter in Washington

Breaking News Reporter

The Guardian is a global news organization that delivers fearless, independent journalism. From breaking news and award-winning investigations to in-depth coverage of technology, sports, film, culture, and lifestyle, the Guardian offers a global view that deepens our audiences' understanding of America and the world.
Headquartered in New York City, Guardian US is an entirely digital operation that seeks to engage US readers by combining the Guardian's international coverage with US voices and expertise. Core coverage areas include US politics, technology, the climate emergency, economic and racial inequality, health, sports, culture, and more. Guardian US launched in 2011 and has bureaus in New York, Washington DC, New Orleans, and Los Angeles. The Guardian is an independently owned, mission-driven organization funded by readers around the globe.
It's the talent, energy, and commitment our people bring to The Guardian that makes us who we are. Across our business, we have some of the most creative thinkers in media and beyond, award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial teams, digital talent, and more. The Guardian seeks a Breaking News Reporter to provide political and general assignment breaking news coverage for The Guardian.
Department: Editorial, Guardian US
Reports to: Deputy Head of News and Washington Editor
Normal location: New York, NY or Washington DC
Terms and conditions: Permanent role, News Media Guild position. Some weekend and evening work required.
Annual salary range: $75,000 - $85,000
Main duties and responsibilities:
Report and write daily, breaking news stories, including politics, from across the United States for both the New York and DC-based news editors' desks
Be able to write breaking news stories on other topics as sometimes required by the New York daily news desk
Cover breaking news for the liveblog when needed
Generate original story ideas across multiple topics of general-interest news that will be accessible and appealing to a US and global readership
Adept at swift, meaningful aggregation in a fast-paced environment
Work as a collaborative member of a digital-first newsroom
Produce accurate and compelling daily news stories with flair, originality and knowledge of Guardian style and tone
Embrace new storytelling platforms, engage on current and evolving social-media platforms, participate in video and interactive reports, and collaborate on special projects
Knowledge and experience:
Two to three years experience in digital reporting for a prominent newspaper or website
Proven ability to write smooth, clean copy in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to report out issues and stories for fast-paced breaking news
Excellent knowledge of the US news landscape across multiple topic areas
Awareness of Guardian house style and standards
Skills and aptitudes:
Ability to deliver well-written, tight stories for web and print on deadline, from breaking news to incremental reporting on major unfolding stories
Excellent news judgment and high standards for fair and accurate reporting
Excellent awareness of social media as a means for generating and developing storylines
Ability to work with colleagues and news desks across multiple time zones and continents
Ability to form productive relationships within and outside the newsroom and with industry organizations, interview subjects and contacts
Ability to generate fresh ideas and angles
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable producing high-quality stories under tight deadlines
Personality characteristics:
Calm under pressure
Willingness to accept constructive feedback
Self-starter
Focused
Team player
Compensation and benefits:
25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
Unlimited sick time
Free Headspace subscription for you and your family members
401(k) Match
Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous parental leave with 100% pay
Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule
Culture & wellbeing:
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.
We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including a free Headspace subscription and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Learning & development:
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Sustainability:
Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.
The Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, the Guardian will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.