Politics Team Senior Correspondent
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 Apr 16, 2026 | |
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USA TODAY/ usatoday.co m, a digital-first news organization, is seeking a Senior Correspondent on the Politics team. The reporter will write with authority on some of the biggest stories of the day, working closely with other members of the team and reporters from across the newsroom and Network. This reporter will bring sources and uniquely USA TODAY story ideas for strong coverage that engages audience. This job is not for an inside-the-Beltway mindset. We value creativity, teamwork and persistence in pursuit of the highest quality journalism. The Politics Team Senior Correspondent should be a fast, accurate writer with an instinct for angles that will engage USA TODAY's audience. The correspondent will be writing about, and helming group coverage, on topics that touch on the midterm races and intriguing candidates, national security issues, congressional wranglings and personalities, and major political developments. This reporter will find stories that will help show Americans across the country how what is happening in Washington, on the campaign trail, and around the world matters to them. We want someone who has excellent news judgment and understands our audience. You can work calmly under tight deadlines, deliver scoops, write quickly, make a lot of phone calls, dig up documents, be creative, think about storytelling on different platforms, and deliver sharp headlines. You are also comfortable with live blogs, quick enterprise stories and using best practices on SEO. This person will work regularly with reporters and editors across the USA TODAY Network. The ideal Politics Team Senor Correspondent is interested in a little bit of everything and has an insatiable curiosity about the world around them. The position demands initiative, accuracy, urgency and insight. This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska, Hawaii and Wyoming. Responsibilities:
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order: #Newsgnt #LI-NC1 The annualized base salary for this role will range between $103,000 and $160,938. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. | |