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Politics Reporter

Washington, DC · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

The Washington Times is seeking an aggressive reporter to help lead coverage of national and ... Experience covering Capitol Hill and the legislative process is a plus. The job is based in ...

... level reporters, media executives, Wall Streeters, tech and Hollywood executives and everyday ... We're looking for someone with at least three years of experience editing Capitol Hill and ...

Help reporters develop sourcing, deliver scoops and win on breaking news. * Drive enterprise that illuminates how power is exercised on Capitol Hill. * Coordinate with energy, environment and ...

Help reporters develop sourcing, deliver scoops and win on breaking news. * Drive enterprise that illuminates how power is exercised on Capitol Hill. * Coordinate with energy, environment and ...

Be a full-time reporter. Work independently (and with your team) on breaking news, enterprise, newsletters and more * Report in the field as needed, including on Capitol Hill * Build your skills ...

Legal affairs and Courts reporter The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is hiring a Legal ... Beyond the Capitol, The Hill's trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other ...

Be a full-time reporter. Work independently (and with your team) on breaking news, enterprise, newsletters and more * Report in the field as needed, including on Capitol Hill * Build your skills ...

Experience with Capitol Hill or related reporters preferred. Experience with advocacy organizations helpful. Familiarity of labor movement required. Skills Strong interpersonal skills; Good judgment;

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for capitol hill reporter in the United States is $27.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Capitol Hill Reporter job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,041 per year, or $27.4 per hour.
Politics Reporter

Politics Reporter

The Washington Times

Washington, DC • On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Are you looking for your next challenging reporting beat?

The Washington Times is seeking an aggressive reporter to help lead coverage of national and political news. This reporter will cover a wide range of news topics focusing on national and state politics, the U.S. Congress, elections and policy changes. We are looking for candidates with a keen eye for stories and a flair for vivid, concise and accurate writing. The ideal candidate will be a strong, fast writer who can quickly file breaking news stories to the website and follow through with updates.

Proven experience filing clean copy that is ready for publication is required. Experience writing SEO headlines and articles is preferred.

Occasional non-standard working hours are part of the job. The ideal candidate possesses at least three years of news reporting. Experience covering Capitol Hill and the legislative process is a plus.

The job is based in Washington, D.C. Occasional non-standard working hours are part of the job.

The Washington Times offers a competitive base salary that includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, as well as a generous paid time off program, matching 401(k) plan, and free on-site parking. The Washington Times is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply online TODAY!