Politics Reporter

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Business Area: Content

Job Category: HuffPost

Salary: $80,417.00 - $105,000.00 USD 

Union Status: Union

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between HuffPost and Writers Guild of America East.  

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Community You Will Join

HuffPost is looking for an energetic, scoop-hungry reporter to cover the conservative movement, the Republican Party, and right-wing media. An ideal candidate has a proven track record of breaking news and building sources on the American right, while also writing sharp news stories on deadline and informative features. They should get inside the minds of decision-makers and opinion-shapers and highlight emerging trends on the right – in both the corridors of power and the influencer ecosystem. Candidates based in Washington, D.C. or New York are strongly preferred, though extraordinary applicants based elsewhere will be considered.

A Typical Day

• Break important news on the conservative movement — about MAGA media stars, White House power players, influential think tanks and more
• Write buzzy, deeply reported stories on the topics driving political discussion
• Appear on TV, radio, podcasts and social media to promote your work
• Be willing to travel extensively to cover elections
• Collaborate extensively with both the politics team and other teams in the newsroom

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company and be part of a union.

Who You Are

• At least 5 years of political reporting experience, with a proven track record of getting scoops
• Extensive knowledge of American conservatism, its key figures and the forces that drive and divide the movement – and the ability to convey all of it to everyday readers
• Deep sourcing in national politics, strong news judgment and intellectual curiosity
• The demonstrated ability to write cleanly on deadline
• A mind brimming with interesting and important story ideas

Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process maybe grounds for rejection of your application.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.