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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
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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