Producer/Reporter ABC News

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10136171 Location Washington, DC, United States Business ABC News Date posted Nov. 11, 2025

Job Summary:

ABC News Washington is looking for a Producer/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 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 person should be willing to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends. The ability to travel on short notice is expected.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely across all Washington reporting units
Report, write, and produce news stories for television and digital platforms, including script writing
Find primary sources to produce daily story assignments, breaking news events, and long-term enterprise reporting
Identify and secure primary sources to strengthen reporting accuracy and depth.
Apply superior news judgment to prioritize and shape coverage.
Contribute to political, White House, Congressional, and investigative reporting

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of reporting/producing in the news industry
Experience enterprising stories, pitching and executing ideas
Experience covering national security and/or politics
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Passion for news/politics and the ability to provide dynamic ideas
Writing and reporting experience producing video content
Field producing experience is required
Experience pitching enterprise stories and executing ideas on a daily basis
Experience booking interviews and working under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of Broadcast journalism experience in a news environment with extensive writing, reporting and producing
Control room and editing experience

The hiring range for this position in Washington, DC is $105,100 to $140,900 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.

Producer/Reporter ABC News

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