Reporter (Future Talent Pool)
Arlington, VA · On-site
$78K - $150K/yr
... World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today. Learn more about Axel ... Reporter (Future Talent Pool)
Arlington, VA · On-site
$78K - $150K/yr
... World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today. Learn more about Axel ... Reporter (Future Talent Pool)
Arlington, VA · On-site
$78K - $150K/yr
... World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today. Learn more about Axel ... Reporter (Future Talent Pool)
... World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today. Learn more about Axel ... Reporter (Future Talent Pool)
... World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today. Learn more about Axel ... Reporter (Future Talent Pool)
Gloucester, VA · On-site
$15.75/hr
Completion of Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services approved child protection training/coursework for mandated reporters of child maltreatment within one (1) month of employment.
Gloucester, VA · On-site
$15.75/hr
Completion of Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services approved child protection training/coursework for mandated reporters of child maltreatment within one (1) month of employment.
Gloucester, VA · On-site
$15.75/hr
Completion of Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services approved child protection training/coursework for mandated reporters of child maltreatment within one (1) month of employment.
Gloucester, VA · On-site
$15.75/hr
Completion of Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services approved child protection training/coursework for mandated reporters of child maltreatment within one (1) month of employment.
Arlington, VA · On-site
Ensure the 9/11 anniversary series examines the region's lived experience of the "War on Terror ... Work closely with reporters, editors, producers, digital teams, and social media staff to plan ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
Ensure the 9/11 anniversary series examines the region's lived experience of the "War on Terror ... Work closely with reporters, editors, producers, digital teams, and social media staff to plan ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
Ensure the 9/11 anniversary series examines the region's lived experience of the "War on Terror ... Work closely with reporters, editors, producers, digital teams, and social media staff to plan ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
Ensure the 9/11 anniversary series examines the region's lived experience of the "War on Terror ... Work closely with reporters, editors, producers, digital teams, and social media staff to plan ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
... preserving reporters' voices * You have excellent news judgment and know how to prioritize ... World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today. Learn more about Axel ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
... preserving reporters' voices * You have excellent news judgment and know how to prioritize ... World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today. Learn more about Axel ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
... preserving reporters' voices * You have excellent news judgment and know how to prioritize ... World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today. Learn more about Axel ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
... preserving reporters' voices * You have excellent news judgment and know how to prioritize ... World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today. Learn more about Axel ...
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A War Reporter is a journalist who covers conflicts and war zones, providing firsthand accounts of battles, military operations, and the impact on civilians. They work for news agencies, newspapers, or broadcasters, often reporting from dangerous locations. Their job involves gathering information, conducting interviews, capturing images or video, and delivering reports under high-risk conditions. War reporters must remain objective while navigating security risks and ethical dilemmas.
To thrive as a War Reporter, you need strong investigative journalism skills, knowledge of international affairs, and often a degree in journalism or a related field. Familiarity with satellite phones, encrypted communication tools, and safety training such as Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT) is often required. Outstanding resilience, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work under extreme pressure set top candidates apart. These skills are vital to ensure accurate, ethical reporting while maintaining personal safety in volatile conflict zones.
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$78K - $150K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 5 days ago
Job Description:
POLITICO is seeking ambitious and enterprising reporters to join our team.
POLITICO reporters dig into consequential issues across a wide range of beats. We're looking for reporters with a deep interest in how the government enacts policies that touch the lives of the public and shape our future. The successful candidates will have a track record of delivering scoops and enterprise reporting in a fast-paced daily newsroom. This position also includes the opportunity to deliver news and enterprise stories that appear across all of POLITICO's platforms.Note: This is a posting intended to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings.
What You'll Need:
At least two to four years of experience working as a reporter in a daily newsroom
Excellent news judgment and a deep understanding of how federal agencies and Congress make news
The ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues throughout the newsroom
A track record of delivering scoops and enterprise on a beat
Interested in applying? Please include a resume and 3-5 clips that showcase your experience with your application.
COMPENSATION
$78,000-$150,000 Annual Base.
The final salary offered will be based on factors including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
We value our people.Clickherefor more on what we offer and what it's like to work for POLITICO.
Let's keep in touch. You can view our list of open positions here.
About Us.
POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital.
Cabinet secretaries and Ministers start their mornings with our analysis. CEOs shape strategy around our reporting. Advocacy leaders rely on our insights to move policy. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes.
Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world's key democratic capitals-Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York-form the world's premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don't even know exist.
Innovation has always been a core tenet of our story. At launch, we bet that depth would trump scale, that talent would trump traffic, and that politics would become central to modern life. In 2011, we made another bet and launched POLITICO Pro to help decision-makers understand the business of government, transforming both how they shape government action and the business of journalism itself.
These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.
POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. The company's guiding principles - first articulated asThe Essentialsby founder Axel Springer in the aftermath of World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company's foundation today.Learn more about Axel Springer.
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2026-01-28Title:
Reporter (Future Talent Pool)Sourced by ZipRecruiter
Video and audio streaming services
501 - 1,000 Employees
Arlington, VA, US
2005