Senior Reporter

The Walt Disney Co

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$185,500–$248,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Amusement Parks, Animation, Asset Management, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcasting, Business Strategy, Business Support, Call Centers, Casting, Communication Skills, Construction, Content Development, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Media, Editing, Entertainment and Media, Facebook, File Management, Finance, Food and Beverage Industry, Foreign Affairs, Gaming, Graphic Design, Healthcare, Horticulture, Human Resources, Investigative Reports, Journalism, Landscaping, Legal, Licensing, LinkedIn, Marketing, Merchandising, News Reporting, Operational Support, Politics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Protective Services, Quality Assurance, Recreation, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Retail Operations, Sales, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sports, Storytelling, Supply Chain Management, Television Advertising, Television Broadcasting, Television News, Theater Production, Time Management, Video Production, Visual Effects, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, YouTube
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10149815 Location Washington, DC, United States Business ABC News Date posted May 08, 2026

Job Summary:

ABC News Washington is looking for a Senior Reporter to join our Washington reporting team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned journalist with excellent reporting and writing skills with fluency in reporting/writing about international affairs, national security and intelligence, and politics; with the ability to manage and file breaking news stories in a fast-paced news environment with excellent editorial judgement and experience in field producing. This is an in-office role 5 days a week. The candidate should be willing to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends. The ability to travel on short notice is expected.

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The Senior Reporter will work closely across all Washington reporting units. This position requires a mix of skills including strong reporting, ability to develop sources, television production and news script writing. Candidates must have superior news judgment and ability to find primary sources to produce daily story assignments, breaking news events, and long-term enterprise reporting. Significant White House, Congressional, political and/or investigative reporting experience is highly desirable. At least seven years of journalism experience in a high-paced news environment is preferred.

Basic Qualifications:

  • A minimum of seven years' experience reporting/producing in the news industry
  • Must have strong editorial and storytelling skills
  • Must have strong writing/scripting skills
  • Experience covering national security, intelligence issues, and/or politics
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling developing news situations
  • Passion for news/politics and the ability to pitch and provide dynamic ideas for all ABC News platforms
  • Writing and reporting experience producing video content
  • Field producing experience is highly desirable
  • Experience booking interviews and working under tight deadlines

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  • Broadcast journalism experience

The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $185,500 to $248,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About ABC News:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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