Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Political Reporter
Career Insights for Reporter
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Louisiana data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.
$46,991 / year median in Louisiana
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Political Reporter Capital City Press - 3.3 New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Mid-level Journalistic writing Full Job Description Reporter - New Orleans politics The Times-Picayune has an opening for one of the best beats around: covering the public officials, civic leaders and other bastions of political power in New Orleans. Politics in the Crescent City are dagger sharp and always interesting. We're looking for an experienced reporter who can navigate the city's centers of power and the personalities who control them. The goal is to tell great stories about how politics - and the fight for political power - impact the everyday lives of New Orleanians. The city's passionate politics are an outgrowth of its unique culture, neighborhoods and people. It also has a locally owned, Pulitzer-Prize winning media company that's served readers for nearly two centuries. The Times-Picayune and our website, NOLA.com, offer distinctive, impactful journalism every day, produced by a team of journalists with decades of experience covering south Louisiana. The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental insurance, short term disability, long term disability and a 401K plan.