Careers at The Associated Press

Pentagon Reporter (Newsperson) (Washington, DC, US, 20005-4076)

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

The Associated Press seeks a talented journalist to cover the Department of Defense and military affairs as a reporter in Washington. This is a staff position covered by AP’s agreement with the News Media Guild.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the national security news editor, you will consistently break news and produce distinct, deeply reported enterprise about the Pentagon and U.S. military. In a crowded media landscape, you'll aim to tell stories that stand out, drive the agenda in Washington and resonate across the U.S. and the world. You will be a strong source journalist and writer who also is comfortable working in multiple media formats reporting breaking news as well as beat-driven enterprise. You will have the ability and willingness to work at night and on weekends, as coverage demands, as AP is a 24/7 operation.

We’re looking for someone who will:

have a demonstrated history of successful beat reporting, with a record of compelling and exclusive work on deadline and the production of enterprise that is distinctive, illuminating and engaging.
work among a team of journalists, reporters and editors to deliver spot news and enterprise coverage that breaks news, has impact and is exclusive to AP.
have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the diverse team of journalists at the AP who operate in all formats: text, photo, video, audio, digital, social, interactive and graphics.
have a great news sense, with the ability to communicate stories that people will want to share and discuss across platforms.
pursue innovative coverage techniques while maintaining AP’s standards for integrity and objectivity.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Professional competency in a language besides English is a plus.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple stories and projects across formats.
All applicants must be able to work in the U.S. or be able to gain permission to do so.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience covering the U.S. military and Defense Department is a plus. Applicants must be able to consistently break news and report enterprise that offers readers and viewers an illuminating look at how policies are made and implemented. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with colleagues and peers in teams and should have at least five years of full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, digital news outlet, or as a journalist at the AP.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

The annual salary for this position will be between $95,000 and $130,000 based on a job candidate’s skills, qualifications and market location. Employees are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan and employer-sponsored health insurance plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance with AP policy.

The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
Company paid life insurance
Paid vacation and sick days
Paid parental leave for any new parent
Mental health resources

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

Application Deadline: July 13, 2025 @ 11:59PM ET

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.

HR Coordinator/Administrator (US)

Opportunity:

We seek a proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative HR Coordinator/Administrator to partner with our team of HR Business Partners across the globe and support the broader people function. Motivated by a commitment to AP’s mission to advance the power of facts and uphold its organisational values, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality employee experience at every stage of the lifecycle across all AP departments and locations.

Reporting to the Director, HRBP News, you will be instrumental in enabling the smooth running of HR operations. You will take ownership of administrative processes, draft and co-ordinate key documentation, ensure compliance and accurate record-keeping, and facilitate clear communication across HR, payroll, benefits and other key stakeholders.

With a focus on precision and efficiency, this role requires a hands-on, solutions-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced international environment and is committed to delivering seamless administrative support as part of a high-performing global HR team.

This role can be performed on a fully remote or hybrid basis, with three days a week in one of our AP offices. We will consider applications from all locations, but candidates must hold the right to work in that location.

Key responsibilities:

Working in partnership with HR Business Partners and Talent team to assist with the drafting and administration of employment contracts, addendums and other documentation.
Maintaining SAP HR database, entering and updating employee information and running reports as requested by HR colleagues and other departments.
Communicating employee changes to payroll and benefits colleagues as necessary.
Monitoring the status of temporary employment contracts and assignments and communicating upcoming changes to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
Tracking employee sickness absence, calculating sick pay entitlement and processing related documentation, liaising with managers and payroll as appropriate.
Assisting with right to work administration, including carrying out document checks in line with local legislation, maintaining related databases and documentation, and notifying relevant parties where documents are due to expire or require renewal.
Managing and processing invoices, including setting up new vendors and raising purchase orders.
Carrying out reference checks and completing references in line with company policy.
Assisting Talent team with recruitment and onboarding administration
Providing ad-hoc support to the wider HR team on day-to-day operations and projects supporting AP’s mission and priorities.

The successful candidate for this position will be:

Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
A clear and professional communicator (written and verbal).
Proactive, with a collaborative approach to problem solving.
Confident in liaising with a variety of stakeholders and managing multiple priorities/deadlines in a fast-paced business environment.
Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data appropriately.

Essential criteria:

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an HR Administrator/Coordinator role or similar, ideally within an international organisation.
Experience working with HRIS systems (knowledge of SAP HR and Success Factors recruitment/onboarding platform desirable but not essential).
Prior involvement in recruitment and onboarding processes.
Basic knowledge of employment and right to work legislation (multiple jurisdictions a plus)
A strong understanding of and belief in the AP’s mission and the importance of independent journalism.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required. Additional languages a plus.

Salary Range: $59K-$65K

Please note: The salary range provided for this position is a guideline for US-based candidates only. Salary ranges for candidates outside the US will be calculated in line with their location and discussed with them separately.

Application Deadline: June 6, 2025 at 11:59PM ET

Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our global people operations, shaping the experience of AP employees around the world. You will have the chance to support all aspects of the employee experience while working in an internationally recognized organization.

If you are passionate about people, thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to driving business success, we encourage you to apply.

Junior HR Business Partner (US)

Opportunity:

We seek a proactive and internationally minded Junior HR Business Partner to join our global business partnering team. Reporting to the Director, HRBP, in this role you will work closely with our international network of HR Business Partners across both news and business operations, as well as an HR Administrator.

Motivated by a commitment to AP’s mission to advance the power of facts and uphold its organisational values, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality employee experience at every stage of the lifecycle across all AP departments and locations.

Together with the HR Administrator, you will be instrumental in supporting the smooth running of HR operations and projects. Using your knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice, you will lead and facilitate key processes and serve as an important first point of contact across a broad range of issues.

With a focus on collaboration, precision and efficiency, this role requires a solutions-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced international environment as part of a high-performing global HR team.

Key responsibilities:

Partnering with the HR Administrator to respond to routine employee queries, signposting employees to self-service resources where appropriate.
Supporting managers and HR Business Partners with performance management, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Drafting and regularly updating HR policies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure they align with local legislation and support our organisational goals.
Working in partnership with the HR Business Partners and HR Administrator to assist with the drafting and administration of employment contracts, addendum and other documentation, communicating employee changes to payroll and benefits colleagues as necessary.
Helping to facilitate employee transfers, including working with external advisers to support employees and managers through visa application and renewal processes.
Conducting exit interviews, collating feedback, and supporting analysis to inform strategic decision making.
Coordinating occupational health referrals in line with relevant local procedures and liaising with HR business partners, managers and external providers as required.
Providing support to the HR Administrator in maintaining SAP HR database, entering and updating employee information and running reports as requested by HR colleagues and other departments.
Assisting Talent team with recruitment and onboarding processes.
Providing ad-hoc support to the HR Administrator and wider HR team on day-to-day operations and projects supporting AP’s mission and priorities.

The successful candidate for this position will be:

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities/deadlines in a fast-paced business environment
Detail-driven and highly accurate
A confident and professional communicator (written and verbal), with the ability to liaise effectively with employees, managers, and external providers
A proactive team player with a collaborative approach to problem solving
Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Essential criteria:

Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a multi-country generalist role (HR Advisor, Assistant or similar) within an international organisation.
Demonstrable understanding of key employment legislation and related requirements in the UK and/or USA. Additional jurisdictions preferred but not essential.
Proven experience drafting policies, contracts and other key HR documentation.
Experience partnering with managers and supporting HR projects.
Knowledge of HRIS systems (SAP HR and Success Factors recruitment/onboarding platform desirable but not essential).
A good understanding recruitment and onboarding best practices.
Familiarity with visa sponsorship processes, including liaising with external immigration advisers and supporting international employee mobility.
A strong understanding of and belief in the AP’s mission and the importance of independent journalism.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required. Additional languages a plus.

Salary Range: $78K - $89K

Application Deadline: June 6, 2025 at 11:59PM ET

If you are passionate about people, thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to driving business success, we encourage you to apply.

Asia Energy Transition Reporter (Newsperson) (Bangkok, TH)

Do you follow the green energy transition taking place in Southeast Asia, from investments in renewables to electrification of transportation to cleaner industry in major cities? Do you wonder if the Belt and Road Initiative will lead to greener infrastructure, or whether it will build in the use of more fossil fuel for decades? And finally, do you look at the claims by companies and countries through the lens of accountability to call out greenwashing or a lack of corporate governance?

The Associated Press is seeking a reporter to cover the vast beat of the clean energy transition in Southeast Asia, telling stories in all formats that help people understand and relate to the dramatic transformations in one of the world’s most populous regions. Based in Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia or Thailand, the successful applicant will be able to break news with solid knowledge and good sourcing on energy issues.

We are looking for a storyteller: someone who can help translate smart, fact-based work on climate change, looking to inform people on the energy transition, what is working, what may not be, and what the future may hold. This reporter will be interested in clean energy developments and equity: the ability of people across geographies and income levels to access and use cleaner technologies. This is a temporary, grant-funded position ending February 1, 2027.

Responsibilities:

As our green energy expert in Asia, you will work collaboratively with a dynamic team of climate journalists across the globe. You’ll build strong sources that keep AP ahead of the competition, generate original and compelling story ideas and harness social media to inform about the latest innovations on climate change. You will also approach each story across formats from beginning to end, and you'll work with other departments to deliver the best storytelling experience for AP’s global audience.

We’re looking for someone who will:

deliver spot news, features, profiles and analysis.
write about complex topics in a way that can be easily understood by broad audiences.
be interested in stories that resonate with diverse audiences around the world.
work with a diverse team of journalists to pitch stories across all formats – text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics – collaborating from a story’s inception to its publication.
have a great news sense, with the ability to communicate and drive stories that people will want to share on social media and other platforms.
pursue innovative and inclusive coverage that maintains AP’s standards for integrity and objectivity.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English.
Comfort reporting on business in general, and energy and industry in particular.
Strong interpersonal, organizational and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex, challenging story lines.
Legal authorization to work in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand or Cambodia is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

This reporter should have at least two years of full-time journalism experience, including familiarity with renewable energy issues and Asia, and a proven track record of identifying smart, innovative stories that people respond to. Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift, including nights and weekends, or as coverage demands, as AP is a 24/7 operation. Professional competency in Vietnamese, Bahasa, Khmer, Thai, Mandarin, Cantonese or other languages besides English are strong pluses.

Application Deadline: July 9th, 2025 at 11:59PM ET

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.