The Wall Street Journal is hiring: White House Reporter in Washington

White House Reporter Position: Washington, D.C. Overview The Wall Street Journal is looking for an ambitious reporter to cover the White House. The ideal candidate will cover the White House with vigor, working with our world‑class team to deliver definitive stories about the presidency. This reporter must write ambitious and revelatory enterprise stories about the personalities and policies that are driving the president’s agenda, as well as quick‑turnaround analyses and breaking news articles. We want applicants to have an expansive view of this beat’s potential, looking beyond press conferences and social‑media posts with an eye toward producing deeply reported stories that take readers behind the scenes. The successful candidate will be part of our strategy to tell stories in distinct and revelatory ways, using video, podcasts, graphics, and other ways to engage our audience. Responsibilities Break agenda‑setting news on your beat. Conceptualize and deliver ahead‑of‑the‑curve enterprise stories. Work with colleagues around the country and the world in a 24‑hour‑a‑day global newsroom. Qualifications At least five years of reporting experience dominating a highly competitive beat and a track record of producing award‑winning journalism. Proven ability to develop sources and write with authority on what is happening and what it means. A track record of tackling ambitious projects, finding original approaches to coverage and working with visuals to find creative storytelling techniques. Additional Information The position is based in the Journal’s Washington bureau and will report to White House editor Andrew Restuccia. To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing how you would do the job, and five examples of your best work by January 9th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline. Union Status Union role. Employment Type Full‑time EEO & Reasonable Accommodation Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy – We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Pay Range $145,000 - $185,000 Benefits Benefits eligible roles include a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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