National Investigative Reporter

HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc. 

As part of our esteemed organization, HuffPost is a leading source of award-winning news and commentary for the most diverse and connected generation ever— with reporting spanning across politics, lifestyle, entertainment and more. HuffPost believes in putting people before power and telling the stories that too often go unheard, from the voices that matter. 

Business Area: Content

Job Category: HuffPost

Salary: $93,114.00- $125,000.00 USD 

Union Status: Union 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between HuffPost and the Writers Guild of America East.  

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

HuffPost is seeking a dynamic Investigative Reporter with a political lens who can help advance our award-winning coverage on the National desk. This reporter will focus on major national news stories, with an emphasis on uncovering new details and advancing our reporting with exclusive details. This is a full-time remote position, unless near our NYC or LA office where you will go in two days a week on a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate will be versatile and able to cover a variety of stories on the National desk, though having particularly strong issue areas is a plus. A track record of breaking news on stories of national interest is critical, and we prefer candidates with investigative and political backgrounds who are capable of writing both short iterative stories and longer features. This reporter’s beat will depend on their talents and knowledge base and will be heavily driven by the national news cycle. Above all we want to cover issues that are a top priority for our readers – and break news on those stories.

You Will

• Write a combination of fast-paced news as well as longer deep-dive investigations
• Report high-impact pieces on major national news stories that get noticed and compete for awards
• Doggedly pursue your beat and keep on a story once you start to break news
• Contribute to the newsroom’s broader coverage, working at times with Breaking and Politics reporters

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or training, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company and be part of a union.

You Have

• The ability to develop strong sourcing in a range of areas, depending on the news cycle
• The ability to write clearly
• The skills to use your sourcing to break news of national interest
• Experience filing public records requests 
• A firm understanding of American politics
• Data journalism experience is a plus

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.