Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.

Job Description

The Washington Post is looking for an experienced reporter to join its America desk as a national correspondent with the mission of executing sophisticated enterprise stories and helming coverage of major breaking news events.

This correspondent will play a leading role in producing revelatory narratives about the forces shaping American society and help anchor The Post's coverage of some of the biggest stories around the country.

The ideal candidate is a gifted and nimble writer with a strong track record of crafting distinctive work. We are looking for a versatile journalist with a quick metabolism and a keen eye for stories across a range of subjects. In addition to writing enterprise pieces, this reporter will be called upon to help cover major breaking news, such as weather-related disasters or mass-casualty events, and must be able to write with authority, sweep and grace on tight deadlines.

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic about working cooperatively with colleagues who specialize in visual journalism, graphics and data reporting to elevate their coverage.

This position is based in our Washington newsroom but will involve regular travel around the country.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

Interested candidates should upload a résumé with links to their work and a cover letter outlining the experience they would bring to the position to our jobs portal by 05/31/2022. Your cover letter should be addressed to National Editor Matea Gold, Deputy National Editor Philip Rucker, America Editor Cathleen Decker, Deputy America Editor Amanda Erickson and Managing Editors Steven Ginsberg and Krissah Thompson.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

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