# Local Education Reporter

Hiring organization: [WaPo](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/wapo)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d3cb97b4-f201-4c15-a18d-efe7b84f773f

Listed on WaPo's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters
- Salary: 97400 – 162300 USD per year

## Summary

A reporting role at The Washington Post covering K-12 education across the Washington region, combining daily news coverage with investigative storytelling. This position suits journalists who excel at both breaking news and enterprise reporting while building community sources and explaining complex policy issues.

_Our summary, not WaPo's wording._

## Required

- Track record of reporting on a beat or general assignment in local news
- Ability to report breaking news and develop original enterprise
- Source-building skills and community-focused reporting approach
- Clear, engaging writing style that explains complex topics
- Collaboration in a fast-paced newsroom
- Commitment to accuracy, fairness and journalistic standards

## Nice to have

- Experience in local news environment

Apply on WaPo's site: https://washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/washingtonpostcareers/job/DC-Washington-TWP-Headquarters/Local-Education-Reporter_JR-90275771