Political Enterprise Reporter, Money & Power

Application Instructions Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position. Join the future of news We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most. About Our Team The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales. Why This Role Matters The Washington Post is seeking an aggressive, deeply sourced and narrative - minded reporter to cover money , influence and power in politics — one of the most consequential and under-scrutinized stories shaping American democracy. This reporter will lead coverage of the flow of money through campaigns, political organizations, advocacy groups and influence networks, illuminating how financial power shapes elections, policymaking and governance. The beat spans campaign finance, dark money, lobbying, political nonprofits and the broader ecosystem of donors, consultants and operatives who influence the political system. We are looking for a journalist who can break news, drive accountability reporting and turn complex financial and regulatory systems into riveting storytelling . The ideal candidate is as comforta ble working with data, documents and disclosures a s they are with writing scene dispatches from embassy parties . This is a high-impact role that requires persistence, creativity and a strong sense of mission. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom. What Motivates You: You are driven to uncover how money shapes political power. You are curious about the networks, incentives and systems operating behind the scenes. You thrive on accountability reporting and following complex paper trails. You enjoy translating dense financial and legal information into clear, compelling journalism. You are competitive and eager to break news on a high-stakes beat. How You’ll Support the Mission: Deliver scoops on campaign finance, political spending and influence networks across nation al and state politics. Investigate the role of donors, political organizations, lobbyists and advocacy groups in shaping elections and policy outcomes. Analyze campaign finance filings, disclosures and other public records to uncover trends, patterns and hidden relationships. Produce ambitious enterprise and accountability stories that reveal how money flows through the political system. Explain complex financial, legal and regulatory frameworks in ways that are accessible to a broad audience. Develop and maintain sources across campaigns, political organizations, watchdog groups and regulatory bodies. Collaborate with data reporters, visual teams and editors to produce impactful, multi-format storytelling. Track emerging trends in political spending and influence, helping shape coverage that anticipates where power is shifting. The Skills and Experiences You Bring: A track record of breaking news and producing impactful enterprise reporting on politics, business, investigations or related fields. Experience working with data, public records and financial disclosures. Strong source-building skills and the ability to cultivate relationships across political and regulatory spheres. Demonstrated ability to explain complex systems clearl ... (truncated, view full listing at source)