Junior Reporter - Politics

Date Posted	March 16, 2026
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	Politics
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$45,000 - $52,000

Description:

The Epoch Times is seeking a recent college graduate or early-career journalist to join our politics reporting team as a Staff Writer / Junior Reporter. This position is based in our Washington, DC bureau near Capitol Hill.

In this role, you will cover major political developments and help inform readers about the most important stories shaping the nation. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring journalist to report from the heart of U.S. politics—attending events, interviewing policymakers and experts, and developing a strong portfolio of political reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, accurate, and engaging articles (approximately 2–3 stories per day)
• Cover breaking news and anticipate upcoming political events or developments
• Monitor political news trends and pitch story ideas for daily coverage, explainers, and features
• Attend press events and briefings and interview relevant sources, including policymakers and experts
• Contribute to clear and timely coverage of major political stories

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with experience writing about news or politics
• Strong knowledge of U.S. politics and current political trends
• Ability to receive and incorporate editorial feedback
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced news environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in journalism, communications, English, or political science

Location

Washington, DC – near Capitol Hill (on-site)

How to Apply

Please send the following materials to sam.dorman@epochtimes.us:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• 1–2 writing samples

In your cover letter, please share why you are interested in working for The Epoch Times.

 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.