The Guardian US is hiring: Breaking News Reporter in Washington

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

Comfortable producing high-quality stories under tight deadlines

Personality characteristics

Calm under pressure

Willingness to accept constructive feedback

Focused

Team player

Compensation and benefits

25 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays

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

Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule

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.

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