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# Politics Reporter, Conservatives at BuzzFeed

- **Company:** BuzzFeed
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-04-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/buzzfeed/jobs/7828334?gh_jid=7828334

## Job description

HuffPost is a subsidiary of BuzzFeed, Inc.

HuffPost is the essential destination for news, politics, and other stories you can’t ignore. Millions of people trust HuffPost to deliver the unvarnished truth about the powerful, the popular, and the personal. HuffPost is your award-winning source for fierce, independent journalism.

Business Area: Content

Job Category: HuffPost

Salary: $80,417.00 - $105,000.00 USD

Union Status: Union

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between HuffPost and Writers Guild of America East.

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Community You Will Join

HuffPost is looking for an energetic, scoop-hungry reporter to cover the conservative movement, the Republican Party, and right-wing media. An ideal candidate has a proven track record of breaking news and building sources on the American right, while also writing sharp news stories on deadline and informative features. They should get inside the minds of decision-makers and opinion-shapers and highlight emerging trends on the right – in both the corridors of power and the influencer ecosystem. Candidates based in Washington, D.C. or New York are strongly preferred, though extraordinary applicants based elsewhere will be considered.

A Typical Day

- Break important news on the conservative movement — about MAGA media stars, White House power players, influential think tanks and more
- Write buzzy, deeply reported stories on the topics driving political discussion
- Appear on TV, radio, podcasts and social media to promote your work
- Be willing to travel extensively to cover elections
- Collaborate extensively with both the politics team and other teams in the newsroom

Part of what makes BuzzFeed a pioneer in digital media is our commitment to exploring new ventures that lead to spreading truth and joy. As such, you may be asked to share your knowledge with your colleagues through presentations or trainings, to screen and interview job candidates, or to take part in recruitment or networking events on behalf of the company and be part of a union.

## Who You Are

- At least 5 years of political reporting experience, with a proven track record of getting scoops
- Extensive knowledge of American conservatism, its key figures and the forces that drive and divide the movement – and the ability to convey all of it to everyday readers
- Deep sourcing in national politics, strong news judgment and intellectual curiosity
- The demonstrated ability to write cleanly on deadline
- A mind brimming with interesting and important story ideas

Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process may be grounds for rejection of your application.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

- A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more.
- An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary.
- A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health and wellness discounts, and much more.

## About BuzzFeed

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BuzzFeed, Inc. is a premier digital media company that creates and distributes content across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, and commerce for a global, socially engaged audience.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: BZFD)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, USA
- **Founded**: 2006
- **Founders**: Jonah Peretti

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Digital Media, Content Creation, News, Entertainment, Commerce
- Target customers: B2C – a broad consumer audience (millennials, Gen Z); B2B – advertisers and brand partners
- Mission or purpose statement: "Making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives." (from [buzzfeed.com/about](https://www.buzzfeed.com/about))

## Products & Services
- **BuzzFeed**: News, quizzes, listicles, and original reporting. Type: Digital Content.
- **HuffPost**: News and opinion platform (acquired by BuzzFeed). Type: Digital Content.
- **Tasty**: Food and recipe video brand (cookbooks, social video, e-commerce). Type: Digital Content / Commerce.
- **BuzzFeed Studios**: Original video, TV, and film production (including documentary, game shows). Type: Content Production.
- **BuzzFeed Commerce / Shop**: Affiliate-driven product recommendations and merchandise. Type: E-commerce.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available in search results (public company – latest market cap would be found in SEC filings; per recent reports, BuzzFeed’s market cap has declined significantly since its 2021 SPAC merger).
- **Key Metric**: Public company – annual revenue is disclosed in SEC filings (e.g., 2025 revenue ~$376M, based on prior 10-K reports – not confirmed in provided search results; use caution). Total funding as a private company was approximately $500M before going public.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Jonah Peretti (CEO); Byron Allen (Chairman); partners include major advertisers, platforms (Meta, Google, YouTube, Netflix for talent alumni – as noted on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzzfeed)).
- **Growth Signals**: The company has undergone restructuring and layoffs (approximately 15% of staff cut, per [scoutify.com](https://scoutify.com/companies/employment-opportunities-at-buzzfeed-inc)). Active job postings have increased +75% quarter-over-quarter and +16.7% year-over-year (as of mid-2026, via LinkedIn), suggesting some recovery in hiring. New focus areas include AI-powered content and studio production.

## Competitive Advantages
- Massive, loyal audience reach across multiple brands (BuzzFeed, HuffPost, Tasty) with hundreds of millions of monthly unique visitors.
- Strong verticals in food (Tasty) and news (HuffPost) that drive repeat engagement and commerce.
- Deep integration with social platforms (viral content engine) and experience in platform-native storytelling.
- Recognized employer brand: Winner of Digiday Work Life Award for Most Innovative Culture, and named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by HRC (2019).

## Strategic Focus
- Investing in AI and automation for content creation and distribution (Director and President of AI role created, per [buzzfeed.com/about](https://www.buzzfeed.com/about)).
- Expanding studio and video production capabilities (BuzzFeed Studios).
- Growing commerce and affiliate revenue streams.
- Digital transformation and cost efficiency following prior layoffs.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes inclusion, creativity, and authenticity; six Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with chapters in multiple offices.
- **Work Policy**: Mostly in-office/studio-based roles (New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, etc.); project-based roles for production.
- **Benefits & Perks**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, paid holidays and birthday off, wellness resources (Maven, Headspace Care, One Medical), career development courses, and company-wide events.
- **Growth & Development**: In-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, mentorship, and opportunities to work on high-impact content reaching hundreds of millions.

## Sources
1. [buzzfeed.com/about](https://www.buzzfeed.com/about)
2. [buzzfeed.com/jobs](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jobs)
3. [linkedin.com/company/buzzfeed](https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzzfeed)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/buzzfeed](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/buzzfeed/jobs/7822031)
5. [scoutify.com/companies/employment-opportunities-at-buzzfeed-inc](https://scoutify.com/companies/employment-opportunities-at-buzzfeed-inc)

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