Politics Reporter, Conservatives
Buzzfeed · Washington D.C
Posted 29 days ago · $80,417.00 - $105,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Buzzfeed's roles stay open a median of 21 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of Buzzfeed's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Buzzfeed
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 6 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Buzzfeed's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Buzzfeed.
About this role
As a Politics Reporter covering conservatives at HuffPost, you will be responsible for breaking news related to the conservative movement, the Republican Party, and right-wing media. Your day-to-day tasks will include writing in-depth stories, appearing on various media platforms to promote your work, and collaborating with other teams while also being willing to travel extensively for election coverage.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Buzzfeed as an employer.
What you need
- At least 5 years of political reporting experience
- Proven track record of getting scoops
- Extensive knowledge of American conservatism and its key figures
- Deep sourcing in national politics
- Strong news judgment and intellectual curiosity
- Demonstrated ability to write cleanly on deadline
What you get
- Paid time off
- Unlimited sick time
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Family leave policy
- Access to mental health platforms
- Retirement plans
Worth weighing
- Candidates based in Washington, D.C. or New York are strongly preferred
- Use of AI during the interview process may lead to application rejection
Summarised from Buzzfeed's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Buzzfeed on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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