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The Washington Sun is a new media company built for a new Washington. Founded by the creator of Politico, The Washington Sun brings fresh perspectives and deep expertise to nonpartisan coverage of government, politics and policy.
We bring in full-time reporting fellows — emerging talents from communities and backgrounds often underrepresented in elite newsrooms — to work with experienced journalists who have deep networks in Washington.
This unique approach allows us to report essential stories that others miss, for the most powerful people in the country — earning us a loyal audience of influential policymakers and political players from across the ideological spectrum.
We have job openings for the following:
Senior Off-Platform Content Producer
About the Role:
The Washington Sun is looking for a growth-oriented editor/producer/guru who is obsessed with getting our content in front of as many people as possible — across all platforms and mediums.
This person will be a creative thinker and collaborative colleague who works closely with the entire newsroom to produce versions of our journalism that will drive off-platform engagement. They will translate our journalism into animations, videos and other formats that connect with users of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn and other platforms.
What Does Success Look Like?
- Our journalism consistently reaches audiences well beyond our website while maintaining our editorial integrity and high ethical standards.
- We build meaningful new audiences and garner paid subscribers — not just fleeting viral moments.
- Our off-platform presence becomes a competitive advantage and a core part of our editorial and commercial strategy.
What You’ll Do:
- Produce videos, graphics, explainers, memes, clips, carousels and other formats that help people find our journalism.
- Work closely with editors and reporters to ensure off--platform content is considered from the start — not as an afterthought.
- Analyze platform performance and turn those insights into actionable recommendations for the newsroom.
- Build relationships with platforms, content creators and other influencers who can help expand our reach.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience creating social-first content, from videos to animations and graphics. Experience helping reporters translate their stories into video formats.
- Deep understanding of what works on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, X, etc. Willingness to experiment on emerging platforms.
- Understanding of data analytics and ability to discern what is working and what is not.
- Experience and comfort behind a camera is important. Comfort in front of one is a bonus.
- Excellent communicator who approaches all tasks with a spirit of collaboration and open-mindedness.
- Ability to identify stories with breakout potential and shape creative assets specifically for each platform’s audience and algorithms.
Compensation & Benefits
The Washington Sun offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and flexible PTO. Salary range: $100k-150k, commensurate with experience
How to Apply
Email careers@washsun.com with your resume, contact information, and a brief note telling us why you’re interested in joining the The Washington Sun team.
Breaking News Reporter
About the Role:
The Washington Sun is looking for an ambitious breaking news reporter to join our growing team. These reporters will write and report news stories on policy and politics — from the halls of Congress to the White House to key federal agencies.
The reporter will work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m ET on Saturday. This position is based in Washington, D.C.
Key Responsibilities:
- Move with speed and precision to pitch and write breaking news stories about major political and policy storylines.
- Work with beat reporters on larger stories and features.
- Capability to write quickly and cleanly during rapidly developing events.
Desired Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience writing and/or editing political news.
- Proven track record of working in a fast-paced newsroom environment under tight deadlines.
- Strong news judgment — and a good understanding of what is considered a story worthy of our audience.
- Ability to be a team player with a highly collaborative spirit who works seamlessly with colleagues at various experience levels.
Salary:
$80,000-$90,000
How to Apply: Please submit a résumé, clips and a few hundred words about why you are a fit for this role to careers@washsun.com