White House Enterprise Reporter

Job Description

The Guardian is seeking a scoop-driven enterprise reporter to cover the White House, based in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a deep network of sources in Washington, including inside the current administration, and a proven record of breaking agenda-setting news. This position reports to the political enterprise editor. Our newsroom strives to tell thorough, nuanced stories that resonate with a global audience.

Department: Editorial

Reports to: Political Enterprise Editor

Location: Washington, D.C.

Hybrid/Remote/In-Person: Hybrid

Terms and conditions: Full time, Permanent, News Media Guild position

Annual Salary: $120,000 - 160,000

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver ambitious stories and analysis on Trump's agenda and the inner workings of his administration. The ideal reporter is versatile and able to execute a range of stories, from fast-paced enterprise news to investigative, in-depth stories and profiles of key players.
• Stay on top of the big developments at the White House that are important to the Guardian audience, and contribute to the White House daily press coverage from the Guardian's DC bureau.
• An ability to follow the money driving administration policies and decisions and determine who is benefitting.
• An ability to tell stories that happen after the lights go off in the briefing room.

About You

• Experienced reporter in DC with a strong track record of producing scoops and original breaking news
• A collaborative team player
• A network inside the administration and Trumpworld
• Experience covering politics for a national newsroom
• Experience working on an enterprise desk and writing for a global audience preferred

How to Apply

We know there are great candidates who might not check all these boxes or who possess important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself.

All candidates interested in applying should upload a resume and cover letter.

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Compensation and Benefits

• 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401(k) Match
• Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous parental leave with 100% pay
• Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Work/Life balance: Flexible hybrid schedule

Culture & Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritize your wellbeing including access to Employee Assistance Programs.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Sustainability

Our goal is to become an environmentally regenerative company and we have signed up to a sustainability vision and strategy to reach it. Find more information about sustainability at GNM here.