Washington Correspondent, Digital

The BBC is expanding our coverage of power and politics in Washington, at a hugely consequential moment for America’s relationship with the world.

Job Requisition ID: 25260

Job Closing Date: 26 October 2025

Washington, USA, 20036

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: E

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time. At will

FLSA Status: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: BBC News

LOCATION: Washington, DC

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: $130,000 – $160,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

This is a local hire position and eligible candidates must be able to live and work in the US (US citizenship, Green Card or work authorisation)

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Closing date: 18:59 EST, 26 October 2025

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The BBC is expanding our coverage of power and politics in Washington, at a hugely consequential moment for America’s relationship with the world. We are looking for an experienced and well-connected journalist who can cultivate sources across the capital, break news and provide impartial and insightful analysis on the biggest stories. You will primarily write for the BBC News website and app, while also contributing across social media, TV, radio, streams and podcasts.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Join one of the most trusted news brands in the US. The BBC offers independent, impartial journalism with global reach. This senior role is a fantastic opportunity for a reporter with a track record of breaking stories on a major Washington beat to widen their focus and write across key topics. Your authoritative journalism will reach an audience of tens of millions across platforms. And you’ll collaborate with US and international teams, reporting to our Head of Digital News for North America.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Break news out of Washington – deliver original reporting and exclusives around the most consequential domestic and foreign policy decisions
Provide insider perspective – mine a deep contact book to take audiences behind the scenes of the big decisions
Offer sharp insight and impartial analysis – tell our audience what matters through quick-turn analysis, video explainers and live blog posts
Write with authority and flair – deliver clear and accurate copy in a range of lengths and formats, from daily news stories to weekend deep-dives
Appear across BBC output – report and analyse on TV, radio, social channels and podcasts

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Proven expertise in US political reporting and a track record of delivering eye-catching scoops
In-depth knowledge and sourcing, with clear experience of navigating Washington’s political and diplomatic circles
Ability to write with speed, and deliver compelling and well-written deadline analysis
Creative and idea-driven, consistently generating unique story angles and coverage ideas that work for US and global audiences
A commitment to the BBC’s editorial values, including impartiality, and enthusiasm for strengthening our trusted position in the US market

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

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