General Assignment Reporter, Style

New Posted 2 February 2023 | DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters | The Washington Post

The Washington Post Style section is seeking an accomplished writer to explore the cultural impact of race and identity on American society. This writer must offer our audiences essential stories that center on the people, moments and ideas at the heart of the cultural conversation. We want a journalist who can identify the original and unexpected angles in news events and write about them in a distinctive way. The ideal candidate will be driven by curiosity, possess top-notch reporting skills, be a lyrical writer and know how to incorporate humor in their stories. A journalist who brings a unique perspective to issues of race and who understands how to draw out vibrant stories about the moments and people who are driving the cultural conversation will succeed in this role. While reporting and exploring narratives and identifying profile targets, this reporter must also be prepared to write quickly when the opportunity arises. Successful candidates will have the insight to identify how issues of race and identity play into the news of the day, as well as the foresight to conceive definitive stories on emerging trends and write them with sweep and authority. The ideal candidate will have a track record of producing ambitious features on race and identity in America.


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