Justice Department & Policy Correspondent

Posted 9 days ago

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About the role

NPR in Washington, D.C. seeks a Justice Department Correspondent to lead daily and enterprise coverage of the DOJ, federal law enforcement, and immigration jurisprudence. You will report across NPR platforms and coordinate with editors, producers, and digital teams to deliver impactful journalism. The role requires at least 5 years in national or regional journalism covering legal/government topics, with a track record of timely, accurate enterprise reporting and strong source networks.

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