Senior Reporter

The Walt Disney Company is hiring a Senior Reporter to strengthen the ABC News Washington bureau, based on-site in Washington, D.C. This full-time role is built for an accomplished journalist ready to cover the stories shaping national and global events.

About the Role

As a Senior Reporter for ABC News in Washington, D.C., you will become a central voice on the bureau's reporting team, generating original, accurate coverage across the issues that define the capital. The position calls for a confident on-the-ground journalist who thrives under deadline pressure and can translate complex developments into clear, compelling reporting for a national audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Report and write original stories on international affairs, national security and intelligence, and politics.
• Track, develop, and file breaking news quickly and accurately within a fast-moving newsroom.
• Cultivate sources and pursue exclusives that advance ABC News coverage out of Washington, D.C.
• Collaborate closely with editors, producers, and fellow correspondents across the Washington bureau.
• Verify facts rigorously and uphold editorial standards across every assignment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a working journalist with a proven record of strong reporting and writing.
• Deep familiarity with international affairs, national security and intelligence, and political coverage.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and publish breaking news stories under tight deadlines.
• Sound editorial judgment and a commitment to accuracy in a high-tempo news environment.
• Willingness to work on-site as part of the Washington, D.C. reporting team (this role is not remote).

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a leading global media and entertainment organization, and ABC News is among its most trusted journalism brands. The Washington bureau places reporters at the heart of national and international news, offering a platform to inform audiences across the country and beyond.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced reporter ready to cover the biggest stories from the nation's capital, apply for the Senior Reporter position with The Walt Disney Company in Washington, D.C. View the full listing and submit your application via Adzuna.