City Cast DC, Reporter
City Cast DC is hiring an ambitious, talented reporter to report on and break news about issues that shape daily life across the region. The reporter in this role will build deep relationships with sources across the DMV, and break and explain stories that matter to Washingtonians. In addition to writing several pieces a week for the website, the reporter will regularly discuss their work on the City Cast DC podcast and create engaging content on social media, translating strong reporting into engrossing conversation. You’ll have the autonomy to pursue meaningful stories, backed by a collaborative newsroom that values urgency, scoops, depth, and voice.
The ideal candidate is a sharp writer with strong news instincts who thrives on original reporting and fast deadlines, and who is energized by translating that work into clear, compelling prose. City Cast DC reporters help shape the city’s daily civic conversation by explaining what’s happening, why it matters, and talking about it in a smart and entertaining way wherever our audience finds us.
Application Due: Friday, October 23, 2026
What You’ll Do
- Pitch original, timely story ideas that reflect what DC residents are talking about—and what they will be talking about next.
- Cover your beat with dogged persistence, building and maintaining relationships with key sources so City Cast becomes the first call for exclusives, previews, and tips.
- Produce original enterprise and accoun
