The Washington, DC, media scene is all about politics. The city is the seat of our national government, so it naturally follows that it’s the place to be if you’re interested in covering politics. Of course DC is a big enough town that Washington, DC, media jobs don't solely revolve around politics. Below is a list of some of the major media employers in the city.
The Washington Post -- Founded in 1887 the Post is one of the oldest papers in the country. The second-largest paper in the country after the New York Times the Post is best known for its political coverage. That said, it’s regarded as one of the finest papers in the country and therefore well regarded for overall news and international coverage.
NPR -- DC is the home base for National Public Radio, the non-profit radio syndicator. The company is best known for flagship shows like “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered,” and in DC there are editors and journalists working on radio programming as well as the company’s expanding web presence.
The Atlantic Monthly -- This former Boston-based magazine was moved to DC in 1999, when it was acquired by the same owners of The National Journal. (Both publications are now housed under the corporate banner, Atlantic Media Group.) Long known as one of the premiere literary magazines in the country -- The Atlantic dates back to the mid 1800s and claims byline by the likes of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Oliver Wendell Holmes -- the magazine today focuses less on culture at large than politics and national issues. That said, it’s generally known for its opinion pieces and long-form journalism.
The National Journal -- A long-running and well-respected weekly magazine about politics
Washingtonian -- The monthly city magazine of DC, Washingtonian covers local life, culture and other topics and is akin to other regional magazines like Boston and Atlanta.
