CAST

Reporter

CAST

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per year

About the role

  • Pitch original, timely story ideas that reflect what DC residents are talking about—and what they will be talking about next.
  • Produce original enterprise and accountability journalism that holds power to account and helps residents understand what’s really happening in DC.
  • Develop and own a signature coverage area — breaking news, cultivating sources, and becoming the go-to voice for that slice of DC life.
  • Carry weight as a public-facing personality, representing City Cast DC with confidence, credibility, and warmth.
  • Write a distinctive, voice-driven newsletter that delivers clarity, context, and urgency to readers.
  • Contribute regularly on the City Cast DC podcast, preparing as needed, speaking clearly and engagingly about your reporting while bringing your local knowledge and personality to the conversation
  • Create regular social media posts and videos that extend the reach of your reporting and connect with the City Cast DC audience.
  • Contribute out of the box ideas about how to cover DC with vigor, creativity, and singular focus
  • Occasionally record ads for sponsors across all platforms
  • Contribute to regular efforts to grow support for the City Cast DC Neighbors membership program, including pitching during campaigns

Requirements

  • A deep passion and curiosity for DC and an appreciation for and understanding of its complexity
  • Reporting experience in DC. Preferably 3+ years.
  • Strong connections and an existing network of sources, or the demonstrated ability to build one quickly.
  • Experience working in a deadline-driven editorial environment
  • Excellent writing skills with a clear, engaging voice
  • The ability to break down complex topics into clear, relatable language
  • Confident on-mic presence with the ability to prep and contribute meaningfully to podcast conversations
  • Enthusiasm for and experience with using social media to build audience
Benefits
  • excellent benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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