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$97,400 – $162,300
Listed on WaPo’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
The Washington Post seeks a reporter to cover arts institutions and their intersection with government policy, tracking how political decisions reshape cultural organizations like the Kennedy Center and Smithsonian. This role demands both breaking-news speed and narrative depth, suited to a journalist with strong source-building skills and genuine passion for how culture and power influence national identity.
Our summary, not WaPo’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Track record of delivering exclusive news and enterprise reporting
- Ability to report and write breaking news with speed, clarity and precision
- Strong source-building skills across complex institutions
- Passion for arts and interest in culture-politics intersection
- Commitment to fair, accurate and rigorous journalism ethics
Nice to have
- Experience covering arts institutions
- Demonstrated ability to quickly build expertise on a new beat
- Experience or interest in visual storytelling and cross-disciplinary collaboration