White House Reporter

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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. Join the future of news We're on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you'll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most. About Our Team The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales. Why This Role Matters The Washington Post is seeking an aggressive, accountability-minded reporter to cover the White House with an emphasis on President Trump's business enterprises and those of his family and close associates. This reporter will join a team at the center of our news mission, covering the president and his inner circle with urgency, authority and originality. The beat demands a steady cadence of scoops, sharp analysis and ambitious enterprise. This is a high-profile role for an experienced and versatile reporter. It requires stamina, sharp judgment and a collaborative spirit. The reporter will be tasked with finding and writing scoops about the holdings and financial pursuits of the president and the people close to him and the manifold conflicts of interest those can pose. They will also be responsible, with other members of the reporting team, for sharing coverage of breaking White House-related news on a wide range of topics. The ideal candidate combines deep reporting experience, a strong ability to explain complex transactions in accessible ways and the capability to juggle long-term enterprise with breaking news on deadline. This position is based in our Washington, D.C. newsroom. What Motivates You You thrive on accountability reporting and following twisting narratives. You are comfortable seeking news at the White House or Congress as well as in court or financial records. You excel in fast-moving, high-stakes environments and are eager to take on complex stories. You are curious about how decisions are made within the White House and how the pursuit of power and money affect that process. You are competitive and eager to break news on a high-stakes beat. You're excited to experiment with a variety of storytelling formats. How You'll Support the Mission Break news about the president and his inner circle, delivering timely and agenda-setting reporting. Produce ambitious narratives as well as breaking news, analysis and enterprise stories. Cultivate and maintain high-level sources inside and outside the administration. Report and write quickly as events unfold, including filing early versions of stories when necessary. Collaborate closely with colleagues across the White House, investigative and other teams. The Skills and Experiences You Bring A track record of breaking news and producing reporting that has impact. Demonstrated ability to execute investigative stories about complex transactions. Expert-level source-building skills and comfort covering powerful institutions. Experience working with data, public records and financial disclosures. Demonstrated ability to explain complex situations clearly and accurately. A honed instinct for accountability stories. A collaborative mindset and experience working across teams to elevate coverage. Interested candidates should upload a résumé, cover letter and three examples of their work (as PDFs) to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by June 20 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to White House Editor David Lauter and Politics & Government Editor Nick Baumann. The salary range for this position is $137,300 - $228,900. The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Collaboration makes us stronger. That's why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week. Compensation and Benefits Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey: 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 p