General Assignment Reporter (in-office only) Job at The Christian Post in Washin

The Christian Post is seeking a dynamic, professional and motivated journalist to join our Washington DC newsroom to report on news involving and affecting the Christian community from a biblical, Christian worldview.  Attention to details, strong work ethics, a team player, and passion for news are characteristics of an ideal candidate. 

The General Assignment Reporter would be writing daily for CP’s online platform, which covers both national and international news.  The Christian Post is a non-denominational digital publication that covers news and opinion about church, ministries and non-profits, human rights, education, public policies and politics, entertainment, and general current events.   

Responsibilities

• Monitoring news and generating story ideas
• Writing news, feature, and in-depth articles and reports
• Conducting interviews (both in-person and remotely) with people of interest to our audience
• Develop and maintain contacts with newsmakers and news sources
• Cover national events (in person and remotely)
  
  

Requirements

• At least three years' full-time proven experience in news/magazine writing, preferably digital to be considered
• Ability to work under deadlines without compromising reporting and writing standards
• Expert with AP style
• Agree with The Christian Post’s statement of faith
• Must work in-person in the Washington, D.C. newsroom full-time

Applicants must

• Include a cover letter with resume
• Provide 3 writing samples

Please fill out the application one time. Thank you.