Political Reporter

FOX 13 and FOX 13+ is seeking a reporter to cover politics and government at all levels in the Puget Sound region. The political reporter will develop contacts with local, state and federal offices to break news on TV and online about local elected officials and the policies they set. The successful candidate should be a terrific writer, who can take complex policy positions, and explain them in ways that voters can understand. The political reporter will pitch important daily stories as well as enterprise reporting that can shed light on a particular local issue. They will also cover political campaigns, and they should treat election night like their Super Bowl! RESPONSIBILITIES: The political reporter will actively report daily news and original features for FOX 13’s broadcast and digital platforms. They should have deep contacts in various government offices, including those of city leaders, state leaders, members of congress, and other local and regional agencies. The political reporter will be based in Seattle, but will often report from Olympia, especially when the legislature is in session. They will not be afraid to break news online before filing a story for the next live newscast. They will also work with campaigns and political offices to secure exclusive interviews with newsmakers and key elected officials. Other duties as assigned.